Mets vs. Pirates: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Mets vs. Pirates MLB game on Sunday, August 9, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Mets
Sean Manaea 3-5, 4.33 ERA
11
1
PNC Park
Pirates
Jared Jones 2-3, 4.02 ERA
PNC Park
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Mets
2 0 3 4 1 0 1 0 0 11 15 0
Pirates
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Mets
    100%
  • Pirates
    0%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.
Quick Box Score
Mets Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 A. Ewing LF4200021.0000.333
2 F. Lindor SS4210010.2500.750
3 B. Bichette 3B53530101.0002.400
4 C. Benge RF5021011.4000.900
5 L. Robert CF5124100.4001.333
6 J. Young 1B5131001.6001.600
7 M. Semien 2B4011012.2500.650
8 B. Baty DH5000003.0000.000
9 F. Alvarez C3211112.3331.933
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Mangum CF4121101.5001.750
2 R. Simon RF4010000.2500.500
3 J. Garcia LF1000001.0000.000
4 N. Gonzales 2B4000001.0000.000
5 E. Valdez 1B4000004.0000.000
6 J. Gonzalez SS0000000.0001.000
7 R. Flores P3000002.0000.000
8 J. Triolo 3B3000001.0000.000
9 H. Davis C3000001.0000.000

Mets vs. Pirates: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Sunday

  • Teams: NY Mets Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
  • Time: 1:35PM ET
  • Venue: PNC Park

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Mets (+1.5, -160), Pirates (-1.5, +156)
  • Moneyline: Mets +133, Pirates -135
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (+106/-108)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Mets: 45.0%
  • Pirates: 55.0%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Mets a win probability of 45.0%, while the Pirates have a win probability of 55.0%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Mets in the MLB game at PNC Park on Sunday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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