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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Miami Marlins vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Saturday.
The New York Mets will face the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Citi Field on Saturday, commencing at 4:10 PM ET.
The Mets will start Zac Thornton (2-1, 2.43 ERA), pitting him against Tyler Phillips (2-5, 3.52 ERA) for the Marlins.
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Mets as the most likely winner in this Marlins vs. Mets prediction.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Mets, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Mets a 57.4% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 59.7% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 57.3% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Mets odds [8/1/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-170) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +122 | -125 |
| Total | o8.5 (-115) | u8.5 (+113) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Mets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets -1.5 | fanatics+170 |
| Moneyline | Mets | -125 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -115 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Mets game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Mets and Marlins at Citi Field is scheduled to commence at 4:10 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Time: 4:10 PM ET/1:10PM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 57.4% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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