Baseball is officially back, and it’s kicking off with a marquee matchup on the mound. The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to Queens to open the 2026 season against the New York Mets on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, and the pitching matchup alone makes this one of the most compelling games on MLB Opening Day.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes takes the hill for Pittsburgh, squaring off against newly-acquired Mets ace Freddy Peralta, who came over from the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason via trade. It doesn’t get much better than this to start the year.
Pirates vs. Mets Game Info
- đź“Ť Where: Citi Field, Queens, New York
- đź“… Date: Thursday, March 26
- ⏰ Start Time: 1:15 PM ET
- đź“şđź’» TV/Streaming: NBC/Peacock
Pirates vs. Mets Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has New York listed as a slight favorite on the moneyline at -120:
- Moneyline: Pirates (+100), Mets (-120)
- Run Line: Mets -1.5 (+175), Pirates +1.5 (-250)
- Total: o7.5 (+100), u7.5 (-130)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for PIT-NYM
With two elite starters on the mound and sluggers on both sides, prop markets are buzzing for this one. Here’s where Hard Rock Bet players are putting their money ahead of first pitch:
- Bo Bichette – Hits Over 0.5
- Juan Soto – Hits Over 0.5
- Francisco Lindor – Hits Over 0.5
- Juan Soto – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Paul Skenes – Strikeouts Over 6.5
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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