Mets vs. Diamondbacks Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - May 8

The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks clash in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Chase Field, at 9:40 p.m. ET. Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.97 ERA) will start for the Mets, who are 14-23 this season and fifth in the NL East. Ryne Nelson (1-3, 6.61 ERA) is the expected starter for the Diamondbacks, who are 17-19 and third in the NL West.

Despite playing away from home the Mets are at -131 to win, compared to the Diamondbacks at +110. The total for this contest is set at 8.5.

Mets vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, May 8, 2026
• Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Stadium: Chase Field
• Favorite: Mets (-131)
• Underdog: Diamondbacks (+110)
• Over/under: 8.5

How to Watch Mets vs. Diamondbacks

• TV Channel: ARID and WPIX
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Mets vs. Diamondbacks: Betting the Moneyline

• The Mets have been the moneyline favorite 28 total times this season. They've finished 11-17 in those games.
• Arizona has come away with nine wins in the 24 contests it has been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• New York has entered 24 games this season favored by -131 or more and is 9-15 in those contests.
• The Diamondbacks have a win-loss record of 9-9 when favored by +110 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Mets' implied win probability is 56.7%.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 47.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Mets vs. Diamondbacks: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Mets have combined with opponents to go over the total 14 times this season for a 14-20-3 record against the over/under.
• Arizona and its opponents have hit the over in 20 of its 36 games with a total this season.
• The Mets have collected a 13-24-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Diamondbacks have an against the spread record of 23-13-0 in 36 games with a line this season.