New York Yankees vs. New York Mets Betting Splits — May 16, 2026

Modest split in New York Yankees at New York Mets — New York Mets +1.5 draws 23% of bets, 12% of money.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline New York Yankees 82% 82% -124
New York Mets 18% 18% +107
Run line New York Yankees -1.5 77% 88% +136
New York Mets +1.5 23% 12% -150
Total Over 8.5 79% 81% -105
Under 8.5 21% 19% -110

What the data says

New York Yankees at New York Mets has a modest split worth noting on the spread market. 23% of bets are on New York Mets +1.5, with 12% of dollars on the same side — a 11-point gap. It's a small edge, not a top opportunity, but it's a directional signal in the same direction as a real sharp-money tell.

Splits in the 10 to 15-point range are common — most games on most nights land in this band. It's not nothing, and it's not enough on its own to override the price. The money side here is New York Yankees -1.5 if the gap matters. The public side is the one the line is built around. Most professional bettors don't act on a split this size in isolation; they use it as one input among several.

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Frequently asked questions

What does it mean when New York Mets +1.5 has 23% of bets but 12% of money?

When the bet count and the dollars don't agree, the dollars usually carry the sharper signal. A 11pp gap means the average bet on New York Mets +1.5 is smaller than the average bet on the other side.

Where can I bet New York Yankees vs. New York Mets?

Any licensed sportsbook in your state offers MLB markets. We don't recommend specific books — see our responsible gambling resources before you wager.

When does the public usually win?

Public favorites still win plenty of games — they are usually the better team. Where the public underperforms is against the spread on big-name teams in nationally televised games.

What is a meaningful bet% / money% gap?

A 10-point gap is the threshold we treat as noise vs. signal. 15+ points is meaningful — it usually means the average bet on the money side is materially larger than on the public side.

What is a good bet% gap to look for?

Look for 15+ point gaps where the money is on the unpopular side. Those are the games where the average bet size is doing the talking.

What's a meaningful bet/money split?

A 10-point gap between the share of bets and the share of dollars on a side is the threshold we treat as meaningful. 15+ points usually means the average bet on the money side is materially larger — that's where sharp money lives. See our methodology →

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Last updated: September 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM UTC

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