The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Philadelphia and New York on Friday, with the host Phillies trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Philadelphia hands the ball to starter Jake Arrieta in this one and he'll try to improve on his 3-1 mark on the year. New York counters with Steven Matz, who will try to quiet the fans and the Phillies bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as -158 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.3-3.3 win for the Phillies on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Philadelphia (22-15) will face the 18-17 Mets in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs New York injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Philadelphia Phillies rated this week at No. 10 and the New York Mets sitting at No. 27.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 9 ranked offense (4.84 runs per game) against a New York Mets defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 19 at 4.63 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 8.05 hits per game, more than the New York Mets have managed so far this season (7.77 hits on average).
New York brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Phillies's No. 5-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mets got to extra innings, but lost when they got there against Cincinnati on Wednesday; it was a 2-1 final at Great American Ball Park in MLB wagering action.
Vincent Velasquez blew away 12 San Francisco batters in the Phillies's last start, leading them to a 6-3 win over San Francisco on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
- NY Mets is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
- NY Mets is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
- NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
- Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Philadelphia, Saturday, May 12th
