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New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The division rival New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Mets will trot Taijuan Walker out to the mound in this one. Right hander Walker has a 1-1 record and a 2.14 ERA this season.
The Phillies will counter Walker with Zack Wheeler. Right hander Wheeler has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -110-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 2-1 winner on the road against the Mets. Bettors on Philadelphia at 154 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, New York was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at 154 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
New York:
Team record: 9-11 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Mets's last 23 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 13-13 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
New York at Philadelphia Sunday, May 2