The New York Mets (19-22) and Philadelphia Phillies (30-13) open a 2-game set at Citizens Bank Park Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Phillies lead 2-0 after a 2-game sweep at Citi Field Monday and Tuesday
The Phillies beat the Mets 5-4 in 10 innings Monday and then again 4-0 Tuesday. They have won 4 of their last 5 games and 11 of their last 13. Philadelphia is 24-19 against the spread (ATS) on the season and sits 1st in the NL East. It is 15-7 straight up at home.
The Mets have lost 2 straight to the Phillies, having come off a series in which they lost 2 of 3 to the Atlanta Braves. New York has lost 4 of its last 5 and 7 of its last 10. It is 20-21 ATS on the season. The Mets are 9-8 straight up on the road.