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New York Mets Favored to Dominate Philadelphia Phillies in Upcoming Game - Mets at -145 Odds

As the MLB season nears its end, Thursday brings a full slate of games to enjoy. One of the highlighted matchups is between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, with the Mets favored at home. Taijuan Walker will take the mound for the Phillies, while Luis Severino will start for the Mets. The opening line has the Mets favored at -136, with the current line at New York -135. Baseball fans should not miss this exciting game as the season winds down.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +122 | Mets -135
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-176) | Mets -1.5 (+151)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

Philadelphia vs New York Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a standout season, exceeding expectations with a record of 91-61 going into a 4-game road series against the Mets. While they have a chance to clinch the division this weekend, their home/road split has been significant, with a 52-26 home record and a 39-35 record on the road. The team's lineup has been strong, ranking 5th in baseball in runs scored with an average of 4.8 runs per game. However, their recent offensive performance has been lacking, averaging just 2.5 runs over the last 4 games and 3.4 runs per game over the last 10. Bryce Harper has been a standout player, but overall, the team will need strong pitching to take on the Mets. Taijuan Walker, who has struggled this season with a 6.29 ERA, will be taking the mound for the Phillies. With a power ranking of 12 and strong offensive and defensive stats, the Phillies look to continue their successful season against the Mets.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets have been on a hot streak in September, winning 15 of their last 19 games and currently holding a 2 game lead for a playoff spot. The Mets lineup has been strong, scoring the 7th most runs in the league and led by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso who have both hit over 30 home runs this season. The team has seen contributions from multiple players, with 7 hitting double digit home runs. On the mound, Luis Severino has had a bounce back season with a 3.77 ERA and has been particularly effective at home with a 2.86 ERA at Citi Field. The Mets have a power ranking of 3 and rank 7th in offense, scoring an average of 4.77 runs per game. In their last 3 matchups, the Mets have won 2 out of 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Mets Favored to Dominate Philadelphia Phillies in Upcoming Game

The New York Mets are favored to win the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies at -145 odds. The Mets have been performing exceptionally well, winning 15 out of their last 19 games and recently sweeping a series. On the other hand, the Phillies have struggled on the road this season, with a noticeable disparity between their home and away performances. The Mets have displayed offensive prowess by scoring 20 runs in their last two games, while the Phillies have only managed 34 runs in their last 10 games. Taijuan Walker of the Mets has a high 6.29 ERA this season, particularly struggle on the road, whereas Luis Severino has had a successful season with strong home performances. Based on these factors, the Mets are in a favorable position to secure a victory at home.

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