New York Mets
The Mets are MLB's second-largest New York team by handle and the franchise with the most aggressive ownership commitment in baseball under Steve Cohen. The December 2024 signing of Juan Soto on a 15-year, $765M contract reshaped the franchise and reset the futures market. Citi Field is the largest National League ballpark by capacity in NY and a top-five MLB betting venue.
Recent Form
Reached the 2024 NLCS (lost to Dodgers). Signed Juan Soto to a record 15-year $765M contract in December 2024. Built around Lindor, Alonso, Soto, and a deepening rotation.
Key Players
- Juan Soto
- Francisco Lindor
- Pete Alonso
- Edwin Diaz
- Kodai Senga
Popular Mets Bet Types
Soto / Lindor Hits Props
Over/under 1.5 hits per game. Sharper than HR props for the Mets lineup.
Pete Alonso Home Run Props
Polar Bear HR props lag MLB market efficiency, especially in day games.
Edwin Diaz Save Markets
"Save or hold" props when the Mets carry a one-run lead into the 9th.
NL East Division Winner
Futures market reset post-Soto signing.
The Bettors' Angle
Mets totals at Citi Field have historically run under their projected number - the park suppresses HR more than most analysts realize. Take unders in day games with marine-layer effects.
Best NY Sportsbooks for Mets Betting
These four operators consistently lead on Mets market depth, prop catalog, and live pricing: