The New York Mets will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Philadelphia Phillies invade Citi Field on Saturday.
New York hands the ball to starter Bartolo Colon in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-0 mark on the year. Philadelphia counters with Vince Velasquez, who will try to quiet the fans and the Mets bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the New York Mets as -210 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.6-2.7 win for the Mets on Saturday. 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 sport a record of 2-1 heading into this matchup, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 0-4 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Philadelphia injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 16 (New York Mets) and the No. 21 (Philadelphia Phillies) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York Mets No. 17-rated offense, averaging 4 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies defense that ranks No. 26 at 6.5 in runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have averaged 7.33 hits per game so far, more than Philadelphia Phillies batters have averaged on the year (7 hits per game).
New York owns the No. 2 defense, allowing 4 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Philadelphia's No. 26-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phillies endured a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Mets on Friday, with Jerad Eickhoff throwing 5 innings of 5-hit ball at Citi Field.
- Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 9 games
- NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
- NY Mets is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Philadelphia
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at New York, Sunday, April 10th
