On August 8, 2026 our model has run New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Bo Bichette (TOR) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-357), which we rate HIGH confidence. We walk through all 6 bets we like in this game below. Everything below is our own number against the price the book is offering, written in plain English with how confident we are in words.

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Marcus Semien (TOR) Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-233)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Pirates play New York Mets in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Marcus Semien (TOR) Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-233). That is a Runs Scored bet. It was priced at -233 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.29 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Jorge Polanco Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-169)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Pirates play New York Mets in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jorge Polanco Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-169). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at -169 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.92 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Bo Bichette (TOR) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-357)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Pirates play New York Mets in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Bo Bichette (TOR) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-357). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at -357 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $12.80 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets: Over 8.5 Total Runs (-115)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Pirates play New York Mets in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets: Over 8.5 Total Runs (-115). That is a totals bet. It was priced at -115 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.70 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets: Over 10.5 Total Runs (+172)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Pirates play New York Mets in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets: Over 10.5 Total Runs (+172). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +172 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $27.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a long shot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets: Over 3.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-222)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Pirates play New York Mets in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets: Over 3.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (-222). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at -222 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is the whole read. Every bet above is our own number against the price on the board at the time we wrote this, and the price can move before you get on. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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