The New York Mets (71-83) and Philadelphia Phillies (85-69) play game 3rd game of a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is slated for 4:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: tied 4-4
The Mets suffered a 2nd straight loss Friday, falling 5-4 in the 10-inning series opener. N.Y. has been outscored 27-25 by Philadelphia over their 8 head-to-head matchups. The Mets are 21-23 against the NL East this season and have been eliminated from postseason contention.
Philadelphia’s victory Friday preserved its 5-game buffer as the top NL Wild Card. The Phillies averaged 5.18 runs per game at home, the 6th-most in MLB, which has led to their 45-31 record at Citizens Bank Park.