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Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field.
The Phillies will trot Zach Eflin out to the mound in this one. Right hander Eflin has a 2-6 record and a 4.39 ERA this season.
Eflin's opponent in this one will be Jacob deGrom. The Mets right hander has a 0.50 ERA to go along with a 7-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Mets as -240-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 6.
New York lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Phillies on June 25. Bettors who backed the Phillies at 133 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Mets on June 25. Bettors who backed the Phillies at 133 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 35-38 SU
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
New York:
Team record: 39-32 SU
NY Mets is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia at New York Sunday, June 27