New York Mets defeat San Diego Padres 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · MLB · San Diego Padres 1, New York Mets 2
The New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Citi Field. The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 3 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Walker Buehler (San Diego Padres): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Jake Cronenworth (San Diego Padres): 2-for-3.
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- A.J. Ewing (New York Mets): 1-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets?
The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 4.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.5.
How did AiQ's San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): over 5.5 strikeouts at -152, finished with 3, a loss.
San Diego Padres and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San Diego Padres 67-59 in the 2026 regular season (37-26 at home, 30-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 68 of 124 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 66 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the New York Mets 57-69 in the 2026 regular season (29-34 at home, 28-35 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 58 of 124 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 60 times, with 9 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the New York Mets.
What's next for San Diego Padres and New York Mets?
Next for the San Diego Padres: at the New York Mets on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the San Diego Padres at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.