The biggest disappointment with the baseball betting odds is the New York Mets. At the onset of future market action, the Mets were the hottest ticket at the betting window. New York spent wildly to become the highest payroll team in baseball. Instead, the investments in player contracts have blown up in New York’s face. Most important of all, gamblers have taken a blood bath on the Mets. A season expected to end in the World Series will end in a flood of red ink. On Friday, the Mets face the Phillies in Philadelphia.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, June 23, 2023, 7:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mets | +1½ (-190) | 9½ (-105) | +105 |  |
| Phillies | -1½ (+160) | 9½ (-115) | -115 | |
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Mets at Phillies Betting Odds Analysis
Once upon a time, the Mets were one of the most popular online betting brands. Now the Mets are being deserted by a gambling public tired of the financial blood bath. On the other hand, handicappers are looking at a resurgent Phillies team. Following a slow start, the defending National League pennant winners are in their best season stretch.
So far this season, the Phillies have a modest money-line profit. But Philadelphia is deep in the red on the run line. The Phillies have trended under the total this season. By contrast, the Mets have been one of the board’s worst money line and run line values in 2023. New York has been slightly under the total team this season.
New York Mets Team Overview
Overall, the New York Mets are 33-38 straight up and 31-36-4 over/under the total. New York is 4th in the National League East Division standings. In turn, the Meets are eight games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East Division race. Late on, the Mets have covered three out of their last ten games. The Mets have gone over the total in two of their previous seven matchups.
Namely, right-hander Kodai Senga is the probable starter for the Mets. Senga is 6-4 with a 3.53 earned run average and 1.33 WHIP. The Mets have lost three of Senga’s most recent five starts. Closer David Robertson has been one of the few positives in New York in 2023. To show, Robertson is 2-1 with a 1.72 ERA and ten saves in 12 opportunities. Pete Alonso powers the offense with 41 runs, 22 home runs, and 49 runs batted in.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Overview
In sum, the Philadelphia Phillies are 38-34 straight up and 28-37-7 over/under the total. Philadelphia is 3rd in the National League East Division standings. In the NL East Division race, Philadelphia is eight games behind the Atlanta Braves. Late on, the Phils have covered eight out of their last ten games. The Phillies have gone over the total in two of their previous ten matchups.
Left-hander Christopher Sanchez is the probable Philadelphia starter. So far, Sanchez is 0-0 with a 3.24 earned run average and 1.08 WHIP. Closer Craig Kimbrell is 5-1 but with a 4.50 ERA and ten saves in ten chances. Meanwhile, Kyle Schwarber has powered to 43 runs, 20 home runs, and 41 runs batted in.
Mets at Phillies SBG Free Pick
The Mets have dominated the MLB odds in this series. To show, New York has paid in 12 of their last 14 games against Philadelphia.
Mets at Phillies SBG Best Bet: New York Mets.