In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Phillies vs NY Mets Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 15th, at Citizens Bank Park.
Mets Can’t Be Blowing Games
The Mets can’t be blowing games like they did on Saturday. At the end of the third inning, they were up 4-0, but they still ended up losing 6-4. The Mets are averaging 4.77 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.34 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 16th. Pete Alonso has hit 32 home runs and driven in 81 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Mets will be David Peterson, who sits with a 9-2 record and an ERA of 2.98. In his last start against the Toronto Blue Jays he went 4.1 innings giving up eight hits and five runs.
Why the Mets Will Beat the Phillies
- The Mets have won each of their last nine games following a loss.
- The Phillies have lost each of their last five day games following a home win.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last six games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games following a home win.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in eight of their last 11 games as underdogs against National League opponents.
Phillies Offense Gets it Done
The Phillies’ offense got it done on Saturday, scoring six runs on the way to the victory. Bryce Harper hit two home runs and drove in three RBIs. The Phillies are averaging 4.88 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.08 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 8th. Kyle Schwaber has hit 35 home runs and driven 95 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Cristopher Sanchez, who sits with a 10-9 record and an ERA of 3.33. In his last start against the Tampa Bay Rays, he went six innings, giving up four hits and zero runs.
Why the Phillies WIll Beat the Mets
- The Phillies have won seven of their last eight home games after playing the previous day.
- The Mets have lost each of their last six Sunday day games against National League opponents.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
Philadelphia Phillies vs NY Mets Prediction
The Phillies and Mets are going to be involved in a low scoring game. Peterson is coming off a bad start, but overall this season he has been strong, and he’s going to be strong again here. Sanchez sits with an ERA of 3.33 and in his last start he gave up three runs. Both of the offenses are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here, and the under is going to cash here.