New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/29/25, 3:35 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 10/2/25 at 6:13 PM in MLB Picks

In one of those rare occurrences that only happens to the Mets, they were able to sweep the division-leading Phillies in their previous series, only to lose the first game of the next series against the Marlins 4-7, a game they were -265 favorites in.

The Mets lost that game, which they only led by one inning when Nimmo hit a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning. With the Mets trailing 2-4, Pete Alonso came through with a home run, his 30th of his season, to tie the score.

However, Mets manager Mendoza had little luck with his relievers. Each one ended up getting into more trouble, which was further aggravated by defensive errors. One of them came in a key moment when Pete Alonso didn't get an out on a ball leading into a clear double play. That happened in the seventh inning and was lethal to the Mets' hopes.

Despite having a .228 batting average, Marlins catcher and cleanup hitter Agustín Ramírez has proven to be competent in clutch situations. On Thursday, he drove in the key run that put Miami ahead.