Mets vs. Phillies Prediction
After dropping the series opener last night, will the Phillies rebound with a victory over the Mets tonight at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Phillies are -108 money line favorites over the Mets, who have -102 odds to win tonight again in Philadelphia. With the total sitting at 8.5 runs, Logan Verrett will square off against Jerad Eickhoff in tonight’s pitching matchup.
Bet Tonight’s Mets vs. Phillies Game
NEW YORK: The Mets have been a poor bet with Verrett on the mound. They’re 1-4 in his last five road starts, 1-4 in his lat five road starts versus a right-handed starter, and 0-4 in his last four starts overall. The Mets are also 3-7 in their last 10 games versus a team with a losing record and have lost four of their last five games on the round.
PHILADELPHIA: The Phillies have been a decent bet with Eickhoff on the hill, winning five of his last seven starts. They’re also 5-2 in his last seven outings versus a team with a winning record and despite losing last night 5-3, they’re also 4-1 in their last five home games.
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OUR PICK: Take Philadelphia. The Phillies are a perfect 6-0 in their last six games following a loss and 7-0 in their last seven games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. They’re 9-2 in their last 11 games versus a right-handed starter and 10-4 in their last 14 games overall. Look for them to bounce back with a victory tonight.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES -108