New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks
A 12-game MLB slate is scheduled for Sunday, including a National League matchup between the New York Mets (2-0) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (0-2). Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Mets and the Pirates.
The Pirates will start Carmen Mlodzinski in the series finale on Sunday, who finished 2025 with a record of 5-8 and had an ERA of 3.55. Mlodzinski was primarily used as a relief pitcher last season, and as such, started just 12 games. In one appearance against the Mets, Mlodzinski went 3.2 innings and allowed no earned runs.
For Sunday’s series finale, the Mets are scheduled to start Nolan McLean, who finished the 2025 season with a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 2.06 in just eight starts. Note that McLean has yet to face the Pirates in his MLB career, but given how dominant he was in his brief time in the MLB last season, he could be set to start 2026 strongly.
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New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.494 | 83 | 41 | 42 |
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0.422 | 83 | 35 | 48 |
New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Matches
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New York Mets against Pittsburgh Pirates : Head to Head (H2H)
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New York Mets - Pittsburgh Pirates Key Points
- Carmen Mlodzinski had an ERA of 3.55 in 2025
- Carmen Mlodzinski was 5-8 in 2025
- Nolan McLean had an ERA of 2.06 in 2025
- The Mets are averaging 7.5 runs per game in 2026
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Our New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
The Mets are once again the favorites in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. New York is off to a hot start this season, winning back-to-back games. The offense has especially had success, averaging 7.5 runs through the first two games.
Just like on Saturday, New York also has the pitching advantage with McLean on the mound. While he does not have the most MLB experience, McLean still had an elite ERA last season. Therefore, with the Pirates’ offense already showing signs of being inconsistent, our New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates prediction is: New York Mets ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
