Athletics vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions for Sunday April 12 2026
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The Athletics travel to Citi Field in Queens, New York, to take on the New York Mets on Sunday, April 12, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM ET with coverage on MLB.TV. The current betting odds have the Athletics listed at +144 on the moneyline, while the Mets are -175. The total is set at 8 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. On the run line, the Athletics are +1.5 at -143, while the Mets are -1.5 at +119. This matchup brings together two teams hovering around the .500 mark, and readers should be sure to check out free MLB picks for more insights.
Starting Pitchers Matchup
Aaron Civale will take the mound for the Athletics, entering with a 1-0 record, a 2.70 ERA, and a 1.10 WHIP over 10 innings. He has allowed 6 hits while striking out 9 and walking 5, giving up 2 home runs in that span. For the Mets, Freddy Peralta gets the start with a 1-0 record, a 4.80 ERA, and a 1.13 WHIP across 15 innings. He has allowed 12 hits, struck out 19, walked 5, and also surrendered 2 home runs so far this season.
Athletics Riding Strong Recent Form
The Athletics come into this game with a 7-7 overall record and a 5-6 mark on the road. Despite being at .500 overall, they have been one of the hotter teams recently, winning four of their last five games. That stretch includes consecutive wins over the Mets and a sweep of games against New York’s other club, showing that the Athletics have been able to produce results consistently over the past week. Their most recent win was a high-scoring performance, further highlighting their recent offensive success.
From a statistical standpoint, the Athletics are hitting .230 with 51 runs scored and 101 hits. They have hit 10 home runs while posting a .295 on-base percentage and a .351 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, they own a 4.38 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP, allowing opponents to hit .241. The staff has recorded 103 strikeouts and issued 73 walks, which indicates some inconsistency in limiting base runners.
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A key strength for the Athletics in this matchup is their recent offensive momentum. They have been able to generate runs in multiple ways over their last several games, including a double-digit scoring performance, which shows their ability to break through even against capable pitching.
Mets Trying to Halt a Slide at Home
New York enters this contest with a 7-8 overall record and a 3-5 record at home. The Mets have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games, including back-to-back losses to the Athletics in this series. Prior to that, they also dropped multiple games against Arizona before picking up a single extra-inning win, indicating that their recent form has been inconsistent and trending downward.
Offensively, the Mets are batting .239 with 56 runs scored and 117 hits. They have hit 10 home runs while maintaining a .311 on-base percentage and a .354 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has been more effective, posting a 3.26 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and holding opponents to a .227 batting average. They have also recorded 123 strikeouts while issuing 47 walks.
The Mets’ biggest strength in this matchup is their pitching efficiency. With a team ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.21, they have done a solid job of limiting opposing offenses over the course of the season. Even with recent losses, their pitching numbers suggest they are capable of keeping games under control when they execute well.
Athletics vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction
Athletics vs New York Mets Pick
Pick: Athletics +1.5
The Athletics look like a strong play on the run line given their recent form and the closeness of this matchup. They have won four of their last five games, including two straight against the Mets, and have shown the ability to score runs consistently during that stretch. While New York has better overall pitching numbers, their recent struggles combined with the Athletics’ momentum make taking the extra run and a half the safer option in what projects to be a competitive game.
Athletics vs New York Mets Total Pick
Pick: Over 8
I would lean toward the over if the total is set at 8. The Athletics have been producing runs at a higher level recently, including an 11-run performance in their most recent game. While the Mets have solid pitching numbers overall, their recent games have still seen runs scored against them. With both teams capable of contributing offensively and the Athletics playing with confidence at the plate, this game has the potential to push past the total.
Final Score Prediction: Athletics 5 – Mets 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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