Mets vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

On Sunday, the New York Mets (8-4) face off against the Athletics (5-8) at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

The Athletics come into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against the New York Mets. In a 2-1 defeat to San Diego, Osvaldo Bido took the mound for the Athletics, pitching five innings. During his time on the field, he gave up nine hits and two earned runs while striking out five batters. This season, Tyler Soderstrom is leading the team in home runs with six, while Brent Rooker follows with four. Soderstrom also tops the team in RBIs, having brought in ten runs. Jacob Wilson boasts the team's highest batting average at .396. Over their last five games, the Athletics have been allowing an average of 5.4 runs and are currently tied with Seattle for last place in the AL West Division. As they prepare to face the Mets, they're aiming to improve, averaging 4.3 runs per game overall.

New York enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games prior to their first two games against the Athletics. In a tough 5-0 defeat against Miami, Tylor Megill put in a notable performance for the Mets, pitching four innings without giving up any runs. He surrendered six hits, issued three walks, and impressively struck out seven batters in his start. This season, Pete Alonso has been a powerhouse for New York, leading the team with three home runs. Brandon Nimmo follows closely with two homers. Alonso is also the top RBI contributor for the Mets, boasting 15 RBIs, and he has the highest batting average on the team at .333. Over their last five games, the Mets have averaged 3.4 runs per game and are currently tied for first place with Philadelphia in the NL East Division. As they gear up to face the Athletics in Sacramento, New York hopes to improve their offensive game. Overall, the team averages 3.8 runs per game this season.

The Mets are aiming to capitalize on the Athletics' struggles at home to secure a significant victory in Sacramento. Meanwhile, the Athletics are counting on their pitchers to deliver a strong performance for their fans. New York will have Kodai Senga on the mound; he's off to a solid start this season with a record of 1-1 and an impressive 1.80 ERA. On the other side, the Athletics' starter, Luis Severino, is looking to improve his performance, coming into the game with an 0-2 record and a 4.74 ERA. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 8-1.