The New York Yankees (48-41) and New York Mets (52-38) wrap up their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Citi Field in Flushing is set for 1:40 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Fried and Rodon should keep the Mets bats quiet, like they have been for most of June. Paul Blackburn, Frankie Montas and an unknown spot starter will not keep you up at night. Anything the Yankees get from Marcus Stroman on Friday is a bonus.

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If you're a New York Yankees teammate of Aaron Judge, you probably don't want to hurt Aaron Judge. Anthony Volpe didn't quite heed that principle on Saturday evening. When Judge was running off the field between innings, Volpe tossed a baseball his way. Judge didn't see it coming, and it bonked him right in the head.

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was struck in the face by a toss from teammate Anthony Volpe as they were coming off the field after the fifth inning of Saturday’s 12-6 loss to the New York Mets

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Yankees vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on July 6, 2025 on ESPN.

Pete Alonso had two home runs and five RBIs to help the New York Mets extend their winning streak to four games with a 12-6 victory against the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday.

Mets: Frankie Montas (0-1, 6.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will look to end their five-game road skid in a matchup with the New York Mets. New York has a 32-13 record at home and a 51-38 record overall.