Sunday’s game between the New York Mets (64-59) and the Miami Marlins (45-78) at Citi Field has a projected final score of 5-3 based on our computer prediction, with the Mets taking home the win. Game time is at 12:05 p.m. ET on August 18.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Mets vs. Marlins Matchup Info

• When: Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. ET
• Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
• How to Watch on TV: Roku
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Tickets: Get tickets for this game at Ticketmaster

MLB is back on Apple TV+! Watch two live games every week, daily coverage, and more.

Mets vs. Marlins Predictions

• Score Prediction: Mets 5, Marlins 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Mets vs. Marlins Betting Lines

Get tickets for any MLB game this season at Ticketmaster!

Mets Betting Insights

• New York has been victorious in 41, or 56.2%, of the 73 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• The Mets have a win-loss record of 6-3 when favored by -200 or better by oddsmakers this year.
• Contests involving New York have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 63 of 123 chances this season.
• The Mets played as the moneyline favorite in 11 of their past 15 games, and they went 6-5 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), New York and its opponents combined to go over the run total five times.

Marlins Betting Insights

• Miami has a 41-65 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 38.7% of those games).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +164 or longer, the Marlins have a record of 9-21 (30%).
• Miami has had an over/under set by oddsmakers 123 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 67 of those games (67-52-4).
• The Marlins have played as underdogs in 15 of their past 15 games and won five of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Miami and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times.

Catch MLB action all season long on ESPN+!

Read More About This Game

• Mets vs. Marlins Tickets — August 18

Mets vs. Marlins Probable Pitchers

Mets’ Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn

• The 30-year-old has pitched in 12 games this season with a 4.43 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .243.
• When Paul Blackburn starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 4-1.
• Blackburn’s team is 9-3 when he starts this season.
• Games Blackburn has started this season hit the over five times in 12 chances.

Marlins’ Starting Pitcher: Valente Bellozo

• The 24-year-old has put up a 2.28 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings across five games this season, while allowing a batting average of .196 to opposing batters.
• The Marlins are 2-3 in Bellozo’s five starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Bellozo’s team has a 2-3 record in his starts this season.
• Bellozo’s starts hit the over on the run total two times in five games with a set total this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Mets’ 2024 Performance

Marlins’ 2024 Performance

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.