New York Mets defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 8, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 1
The New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Chase Field. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 4 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Mark Vientos (New York Mets): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Ryne Nelson (Arizona Diamondbacks): 6.2 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Nolan Arenado (Arizona Diamondbacks): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 15-23 in the 2026 regular season (6-12 at home, 9-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 21 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 17-20 in the 2026 regular season (10-9 at home, 7-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 14 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What's next for New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: the New York Mets at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.