New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are set to conclude their four-game series on Thursday evening, with the Phillies currently leading the season series 2-0. The
Game outlook
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are set to conclude their four-game series on Thursday evening, with the Phillies currently leading the season series 2-0. The Mets will send Jose Quintana to the mound, while the Phillies will counter with Taijuan Walker. Philadelphia is the favorite to win, with a line opening at -143. Don't forget to claim the BetMGM bonus code WAWBET for a $1,500 first bet offer paid back in bonus bets if you don't win!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +131 | Phillies -143
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-165) | Phillies -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 59%.
New York Mets
Jose Quintana will be starting on Thursday despite recent struggles, having given up at least four runs in three of his last four outings. He has a 5.44 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP with a 1-4 record this season. The Mets, who are embarking on a challenging road trip, have been struggling offensively lately. However, they have JD Martinez contributing with four RBIs in his last seven games. The team is averaging 4.20 runs per game and has a 3.73 ERA. With a power ranking of 25, New York ranks 15th in offense and defense, and are currently 19-22 for the season.
Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
Taijuan Walker will make his fourth start of the season, having debuted late in April. He had an impressive outing last week against the Marlins, allowing only one run in eight innings and securing the win. Despite allowing 10 runs in 18.2 innings pitched this season, Walker holds a 4.82 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP with a 3-0 record. Against the Mets, he has a 3.24 ERA and a 1-3 record in 33.1 innings, while posting a 4.91 ERA in four meetings last season. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies, with the best record in the league, have only lost two series all year. They have been dominant, scoring 22 runs in a recent series against the Marlins and outscoring the Mets 9-4 in the first two games of their current series. Alec Bohm, who has been having a breakout season, has cooled down at the plate recently but still maintains impressive stats. Philadelphia ranks second in scoring an average of 5.16 runs per game and fourth in pitching with a 3.19 ERA. Take advantage of our sportsbook promo codes to enhance your earnings. Additionally, the Philadelphia Phillies have a power ranking of 3 and rank #2 in offense (5.19 average runs per game), #8 in defense (3.69 average points per game), and have an overall record of 88-74. However, in their last three matchups, the New York team has defeated Philadelphia.