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2022 MLB Handicapping
(19-9-0) New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies (11-15-0)
Date: Saturday, May 7th
Time: 04:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
Projected Pitchers: Chris Bassitt vs. Zach Eflin
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets OFF Phillies OFF
MLB run line Betting Odds: Mets +1.5, Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
New York Mets
Heading into their matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets are off to a strong start, putting together a record of 19-9-0, good for 1st in the NL East division. Through 14 road contests, the Mets come in with a mark of 10-4. The team will look to tack on another victory as they defeated the Phillies by a score of 8-7. So far, New York has won 8 out of their first 9 series, 8-0-1.
New York starter Chris Bassitt takes the mound with an overall record of 3-2. Through 5 outings, Bassitt has an ERA sitting at 2.61. Currently, opponents are batting just 0.193 against the right-hander. In his 31.0 innings of work, Bassitt has given up 3 home runs. For the season, he has picked up 34 strikeouts on a K rate of 28%. Chris Bassitt is putting batters on base through walks at a clip of 2.32 per 9 innings.
New York comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.57 runs per game, good for 8th in the MLB. The Mets are have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of 0.258, which ranks 2nd in the league. The team’s lineup is hitting home runs at a rate of 0.82 per game, good for 20th in the league. New York’s offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 1st with an OBP of 0.337.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies come into this road contest vs New York, with a below .500 record (11-15-0). In the NL East division standings, the team ranks 4th. The Phillies hope to avoid dropping below .500 at home, as they are currently 8-8 at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia will be looking to bounce back, after falling to the Mets by a score of 8-7. So far, the team has won less than half of their series, going just 2-7-0.
Zach Eflin gets the start for the Phillies with a below .500 record at 1-2. Eflin will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.25. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (0.284). So far, Eflin has given up just 1 home run. Averaging just 0 allowed per 9 innings. Heading into the game, Eflin has struck out just 18.0% of the batters he’s faced. Coming into the game, Zach Eflin has a walk rate of 5.0%, and a per 9 average of 1.88.
Offensively, Philadelphia has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 4.54 runs per game, ranking 9th in the MLB. As a team, the Phillies are batting a healthy 0.247, placing them 6th in the league. So far, Philadelphia’s lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.08 home runs per game, ranks 9th. Philadelphia’s strong OBP of 0.316 is the 12th best in the league.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
- Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. National League East.
- Phillies are 3-14 in their last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Prediction:
This season, New York’s offense has taken advantage of facing right-handed pitchers, ranking 6th in runs per at bat. This has come while batting 0.27. New York is showing the ability to hit for power with right-handers on the mound, with a slugging percentage of 0.404.
Against right-handed pitching, Philadelphia is near the top of the league in runs scored per at bat. Currently, their batting average vs righties sits at a healthy 0.244. This season Philadelphia has had no problem hitting for power with right-handers on the mound, ranking 10th in home runs, on SLG% of 0.406.
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