In this article we will formulate a Phillies vs Mets prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 9th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 84-60 this year after they won game one by a score of 1-0 on Monday night. Philadelphia scored the lone run of the game in the second inning and they were able to hang on for the win. The Phillies recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Castellanos, who went 1-3 with one RBI in the win. Philadelphia started Nola, who allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Duran picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Phillies won two out of three against the Marlins and two out of three against the Brewers. Philadelphia has won four of their last five games and they are first in the NL East standings. The Philadelphia pitching staff has a 3.79 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 683 runs with a .258 batting average and a .328 on base percentage this season. Kyle Schwarber has led Philadelphia with 49 home runs and 120 RBIs, while Nick Castellanos has added 16 home runs and 63 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Ranger Suarez, who is 11-6 with a 2.89 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 137.0 innings pitched this year.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 76-68 this season after they lost game one on Monday night. New York had a great chance to score 1-2 runs in the ninth inning, but they stranded runners on second and third with one out for the loss. The Mets recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Alonso, who went 2-4 in the game. New York started McLean, who allowed seven hits and one earned run over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Helsley pitched a scoreless eighth.
Prior to this series, the Mets lost two out of three against the Reds, but did win two out of three against the Tigers before that. New York has lost four of their last five games and they are second in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 3.91 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 684 runs with a .250 batting average and a .329 on base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with 33 home runs and 113 RBIs, while Juan Soto has added 38 home runs and 93 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Sean Manaea, who is 1-2 with a 5.60 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 45.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Phillies will beat the Mets
- The Mets have lost each of their last seven road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won 12 of the last 13 games between the Mets and Phillies.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the last five games between the Mets and Phillies.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in 14 of their last 16 games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Mets’ last five night games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Phillies’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Mets’ last eight road games against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last four home games.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Ranger Suarez has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last seven home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Ranger Suarez has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against NL East opponents.
- Trea Turner has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Brandon Marsh has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Juan Soto has hit a home run in four of the Mets’ last five games as road underdogs.
- Sean Manaea has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against NL East opponents.
- Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 Tuesday night appearances against NL East teams that held a winning record.
Phillies vs Mets Prediction
Philadelphia was able to get a very important win to start this series on Monday night, which pretty much wrapped up the race for the division. The Phillies are 46-23 at home this year, while the Mets are 31-41 on the road. New York has scored just five runs in their last three games and they are facing Suarez, who has allowed a total of one earned run in his last three outings. Philadelphia is going against Manaea, who has allowed at least four earned runs in four of his last five starts. Take the Phillies to get the win here.