New York Yankees defeat New York Mets 2-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 0, New York Yankees 2
The New York Yankees shut out the New York Mets 2-0 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, September 13. The Yankees covered the -1.5 spread and the game finished under the 8-run total.
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees final score and game recap
The Yankees scored in the first and third innings and never relinquished the lead. Christian Scott started for the Mets against Cam Schlittler for the Yankees. After five innings, the score stood at 2-0, and the Mets managed no runs through eight innings.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. New York Yankees?
The New York Yankees covered the -1.5 spread, winning by two runs and exceeding the margin required as the favorite. The line held steady at -1.5 from open to close. AiQ's spread pick of Yankees -1.5 at 59% confidence graded as a win.
Did New York Mets vs. New York Yankees go over or under the total?
The game went under the 8-run total, finishing with two combined runs. The total opened at 7.5 and moved up 0.5 to 8. AiQ's Under 8 pick at 58% confidence won.
How did AiQ's New York Mets vs. New York Yankees predictions do?
AiQ posted a perfect 3-0 record on this game:
- Moneyline: New York Yankees at -185 — WIN (+$54.05 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: New York Yankees -1.5 — WIN
- Total: Under 8 — WIN
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was New York Mets +152 and New York Yankees -185. After removing the vig, the implied probabilities were 38% for the Mets and 62% for the Yankees, with a bookmaker margin of 4.6%. The Yankees covered at -185, paying $54.05 on a $100 wager. AiQ's pre-game expected value calculation used a -175 price, estimating a 61% win probability, which matched the market's vig-free estimate. The price was negative-EV for AiQ, though the side itself was correctly identified.
New York Mets and New York Yankees betting trends: 2026 season
The Mets sit at 67-80 overall, 34-40 at home and 33-40 away. Their against-the-spread record in games with a recorded closing spread (n=116) is 58-58. Their over/under record (n=116) shows 52 games that went over and 53 games that finished under. In their last five games they have gone loss, win, loss, win, win.
The Yankees are 85-62 overall, 42-32 at home and 43-30 away. Their against-the-spread record in games with a recorded closing spread (n=122) is 65-57. Their over/under record (n=122) shows 55 games that went over and 64 games that finished under. Their last five results are win, loss, win, win, win.
What's next for New York Mets and New York Yankees?
The Mets will host the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, September 17. The Yankees travel to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, September 18.