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Athletics vs. Mets prediction: Mets favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Athletics vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Sunday.
MLB action continues on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET as the A's take on the New York Mets at Citi Field.
The Mets will have Freddy Peralta (1-0, 4.80 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Aaron Civale (1-0, 2.70 ERA) for the Athletics.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Mets as the most likely winner of the Athletics vs. Mets game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
A's vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Athletics and Mets, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Mets a 60% chance of defeating the Athletics.
According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Athletics vs. Mets odds [4/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Athletics | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+135) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -165 |
| Total | o7 (-114) | u7 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Athletics vs. Mets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets -1.5 | +135 |
| Moneyline | Athletics | +145 |
| Total | Over 7 | -114 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
A's vs. Mets game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Athletics at Citi Field is scheduled to commence at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Athletics vs. New York Mets
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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