Mets vs Phillies Odds, Picks & Pitchers Today: Underdog Mets Lead H2H (June 23)
The New York Mets (34-40) face the Philadelphia Phillies (38-36) in the first of a three-game series on Friday, June 23rd at 7:05 pm ET on Apple TV+.
Two baseball players on grass field
The Mets have dominated this matchup recently, winning 17 of their last 21 meetings with the Phillies, including a sweep earlier this season in Queens. However, New York has struggled lately, losing four of their last five games.
Game Details:
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- Weather: 85% chance of rain, overcast conditions
- Odds: Phillies -115 favorites
Probable Pitchers:
- Mets: Kodai Senga (First MLB season)
- Phillies: Taijuan Walker (7 wins, strong June performance)
Kodai Senga has shown promise in his MLB debut season, though with some consistency issues. Walker has been excellent in June, allowing just one run over 20 innings in his last three starts.
The matchup appears evenly matched despite the teams' contrasting recent forms. The Phillies have dropped two straight to the Braves, while the Mets continue to underperform relative to their league-leading payroll.
Key Stats:
- Mets road record: 17-25
- Phillies home record: 19-13
- Head-to-head: Mets have won 8 of last 9 meetings
Given the Mets' historical dominance in this matchup and the even odds, the prediction favors the Mets as slight underdogs at -105.
Prediction: Mets Moneyline (-105)
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