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The New York Mets (76-43) will pay a visit to the Philadelphia Phillies (65-52) in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 20 at Citizens Bank Park for a double header. Each team will be eager to come out on top as they work their way through the final third of the regular season. Catch all the action at 1:05 PM ET!
Take a look at how the Phillies and Mets have performed against each other historically for context about Saturday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two teams have battled in 10 matchups, in which the Phillies have claimed victory twice against the Mets. The last time these two teams saw each other on Sunday, the New York Mets walked away with a 6-0 victory. The Mets racked up two runs on six hits while the Phillies scored 0 runs on five hits. We’ll see what plays out this time when these two teams square off at Citizens Bank Park.
Betting Preview for the New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Game on August 20 2022
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:05 PM ET
Betting on the New York Mets
Record: (76W-43L) | National League East Standing: 1
The Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-2 the last time they met on Thursday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can come away victorious in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .258 and in particular Starling Marte is leading the squad with a .289 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 3.55 and a .987 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our evaluation of the odds!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players,the Mets are missing Raymond Hunter (Back), Tomás Nido (Illness), Taijuan Walker (Back), John Curtiss (Elbow), Carlos Carrasco (Side), Carlos Carrasco (Side), Joseph Lucchesi (Elbow), Eduardo Escobar (Oblique), Luis Guillorme (Groin), Andrew Smith (Back), Tylor Megill (Shoulder), and Sean Reid-Foley (Elbow).
Betting on the Philadelphia Phillies
Record: (65W-52L) | National League East Standing: 3
In their last game on Wednesday, the Phillies were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 1-0. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .249 as Alec Bohm leads the squad hitting .284. Defensively speaking, the Phillies hold an ERA of 3.7 and a fielding percentage of .988. Make sure you review our evaluation of the odds below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Phillies are without Hans Crouse (Biceps), Zachary Eflin (Knee), James McArthur (Elbow), Brandon Marsh (Ankle), Bryce Harper (Thumb), Damon Jones (Shoulder), and Corey Knebel (Lat).
New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies (-120) at FanDuel
The Philadelphia Phillies are considered the favorite per oddsmakers in this matchup. The club has been having a productive August so far, coming into the matchup sporting a winning percentage of 66.67% for this month, a record of 10 victories in total. The winning percentage of the New York Mets on the other hand, is at 66.67% for this month, accounting a total of 12 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-105) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 7.5 before placing your bet. By this, we mean that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 7.5.
Runline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 Runs (+160) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Philadelphia Phillies will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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