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2022 MLB Handicapping
(19-9-0) New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies (11-15-0)
Date: Sunday, May 8th
Time: 04:35 ETPM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
Projected Pitchers: Max Scherzer vs. Kyle Gibson
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets -145 Phillies 122
MLB run line Betting Odds: Mets +1.5, Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 6.5
New York Mets
The Mets get set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies, with an overall record of 19-9-0, placing them 1st in the NL East division. So far, New York has been tough as the road team, putting together 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. For the year, New York has played a total of 9 series, going 8-0-1.
For New York, Max Scherzer gets the start, currently holding a record of 4-0. Through 5 outings, Scherzer has an ERA sitting at 2.61. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just 0.151. In his 31.0 innings of work, Scherzer has given up 4 home runs. Overall, he has notched 42 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 36.0%. On average, Max Scherzer allows 2.61 walks per 9 innings.
Entering today’s action Mets features the 8th ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.57 runs per game. The Mets are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 2nd, at 0.258. Over their last three games, the team is hitting 0.275. So far, the team is the 20th-rated home run hitting team, averaging 0.82 per game. New York’s overall OBP of 0.337, is good for 1st in the league.
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 3rd. The Phillies will need a win in today’s game to move their record at Citizens Bank Park (8-8) above the .500 mark. Philadelphia are hoping to get back on track after dropping their last game to the Mets by a score of 8-7. Currently, the team has a below .500 record in their 9 series, coming in at 2-7-0.
Starting for the Phillies will be Kyle Gibson. On the season, he has an overall record of 2-1. Currently, Gibson’s ERA is 2.93. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just 0.184. In his 27.2 innings of work, Gibson has given up 3 home runs.
On the season, Philadelphia boasts the 9th ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.54 runs per game. The Phillies have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of 0.247 ranks 7th. For the season, 36.1% of the team’s hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team’s lineup is also hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.08 home runs per game (8th). To date, Philadelphia has the MLB’s 13th rated OBP, sitting at 0.316.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
- NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Prediction:
Against right-handed pitching, New York is near the top of the league in runs scored per at bat. This offensive success includes a team batting average of 0.27 (2nd) against south-paws. New York’s current slugging percentage of (0.404) ranks 7th in the league.
This season, Philadelphia’s offense has taken advantage of facing right-handed pitchers, ranking 8th in runs per at bat. This has come while batting 0.244. Philadelphia’s current slugging percentage of (0.406) ranks 6th in the league.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Mets -1.5
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