The New York Mets (80-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (88-58) meet Friday to open a 3-game NL East series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Phillies lead 4-2
New York is continuing a road trip that opened with the Mets taking 2 of 3 at the Toronto Blue Jays Monday-Wednesday. Since Aug. 29, New York’s National League entry is 11-2, and that stretch includes a 6-1 mark on the road.
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games and is 14-8 over its last 18. That span includes the Phillies going 8-2 in their own yard. For the season, the Phils own a robust .667 win percentage in home games.