The New York Mets will play host to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. The action will get going at 1:10 p.m. ET and SportsNet New York will broadcast the game.
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets Odds
New York (-165) is hosting this one as the favorite over Philadelphia (+155) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this one at 8.5 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total now sit at -120 for the over and +100 for the under. You can also bet on the game’s spread with the current runline odds standing at -140 for the Phillies +1.5 runs and +120 for the Mets -1.5.
The Phillies are 73-68 SU and are 66-74 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 7.2 units for moneyline gamblers and 8.4 units ATS. The Mets, on the other hand, are 72-69 SU and 72-68 ATS. They’ve lost 6.7 units for moneyline bettors and 3.6 units ATS.
New York games have an over/under record of 72-56-12 in 2019. The Phillies have an over/under record of 66-70-4.
The right-handed Vince Velasquez is getting the nod for the visiting Phils. Velasquez (6-7, 4.80 ERA) has racked up 108 punchouts in 99.1 innings so far. He’s 1-0 with nine strikeouts and a 1.80 ERA against New York this year (two starts).
The Mets are putting the ball in the hands of righty Noah Syndergaard (10-7, 3.97 ERA), who has 171 strikeouts and 43 walks, along with a 1.18 WHIP. Syndergaard is 1-0 with 12 strikeouts and an 8.10 ERA over two starts against Philadelphia this year.
New York’s pitching staff has given up 4.7 runs per game overall this year as a unit. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.97, a WHIP of 1.26 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.1. The bullpen has a 5.14 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 9.6 K/9. In 68 divisional games, Mets starters have an ERA of 4.24 and the bullpen’s ERA is 5.82.
New York’s offense is putting up 4.8 runs per contest, including 5.0 per game against divisional foes and 6.0 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .286/.362/.486 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
Amed Rosario has helped lead the Mets’ offense this year with 12 home runs, 59 RBIs, 67 runs and 16 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, Philadelphia’s pitching staff allowed 4.9 runs per game and its starters own a 4.54 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.16 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.62, along with a WHIP of 1.34.
Phillies hitters have slashed .248/.325/.427 on their way to 4.9 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Cesar Hernandez has provided a spark to the Philadelphia offense. Hernandez is slashing .281/.333/.397 with nine home runs, 60 RBIs and 66 runs scored.
The Phillies are looking for another win after a 5-0 victory in the prior game of this series.
Phillies at Mets MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Mets, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The under has cashed in just two of New York’s last seven games.
- The Phillies have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mets have hit 16 over their last 10.
- The Phillies have an OPS of .752 this season and an OPS of .741 against right-handed pitchers. The Mets’ OPS sits at .766 overall and .757 versus righties.
- Philadelphia has recorded 24.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 22.2 over its last five.
