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Citi Field hosts an MLB battle between the New York Mets and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
David Buchanan, with a record of 6-7 on the season, gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets trot Jacob deGrom to the mound in this one. He is 6-6 so far in 2014.
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the New York Mets as -145 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 7.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
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Computer Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Pick
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.9-3.5 win for the Mets on Friday. 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 Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
62-72 New York battles the Phillies, currently with a 61-72 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Philadelphia injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 23-ranked New York Mets and the No. 26-rated Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup.
How Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Stats Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Mets No. 27-ranked scoring average of 3.79 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies offense rated No. 21 and scoring 3.91 runs per game. The Mets have averaged 7.94 hits per game to date this season, less than the Phillies hitters have managed (8.5 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 12-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phillies were a 8-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Nationals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at +149 on the moneyline, while the total score (12) was good news for OVER bettors. The Phillies enjoyed a 8-4 victory at the expense of the Nationals on Wednesday, with Kyle Kendrick throwing 6 innings of 7-hit ball at Citizens Bank Park.
Last time out for New York, they were a 6-1 loser as they battled the Braves at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -115 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors. The Mets were saddled with a loss last time out in Jonathon Niese's start, as they lost 6-1 against Atlanta on Thursday at Citi Field.
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Betting Odds Trends
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 21 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at New York, Saturday, August 30th