A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Philadelphia Phillies dueling the New York Mets on Sunday at Citi Field.
Jeremy Hellickson, with a record of 0-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets trot Matt Harvey to the mound in this one. He is 0-1 so far in 2016.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, New York sat as -260 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 6.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.3-3.1 win for the Mets on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Mets bring a 2-2 record to the battle against the 1-4 Phillies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the New York Mets at No. 16 and the Philadelphia Phillies at No. 21 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up New York Mets No. 25 ranked offense (3 runs per game) against a Philadelphia Phillies defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 22 at 5.2 runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have been averaging 6.25 hits per game, less than the Philadelphia Phillies have managed so far this season (7.2 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 1-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phillies didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out New York 1-0 on Saturday at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to San Diego, Monday, April 11th
New York home to Miami, Monday, April 11th