A clear difference is seen in Philadelphia compared to 2020. Few teams disappoint gamblers more than the Phillies. But they lead the National League East after one week of play. Last year Philadelphia drained a lot of bankrolls with the MLB betting odds. As was the case in 2019. Equivalent to such letdowns is the Mets. New York was a hot ticket for 2020. But the Mets were never a factor. Pete Alonso went from Home Run King to sophomore jinx. Yet gamblers came back for more on the Mets for 2021. It’s fair to ask when they’ll learn?
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Citi Field, Queens, New York |
| Phillies at Mets TV Coverage: | MLB Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Phillies | -1½ (+140) | 8 (-115) | -120 |  |
| Mets | +1½ (-160) | 8 (-115) | +110 | |
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Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets SBG Betting Odds Analysis
New York commands almost blind sports betting loyalty. Compared to most teams, the Mets have a massive and rabid fan base. Likewise, squares gravitate to home teams. Sharps are looking at resurgent Philadelphia for this one.
Philadelphia Phillies Overview
Following a hot start, the Phillies lost three of their last four games. Five of their previous six matchups cleared the total. Philadelphia brings a record of 5-3 straight up, on the run line, and over the total. In sum, the Phillies rank 18th for runs scored and 9th for staff earned run average. Zack Wheeler is the probable Phillies starter. He is 1-1 with a 2.31 earned run average and WHIP of 1.03.
New York Mets Overview
A sluggish start has irritated gamblers with the Mets. To illustrate, New York is 2-3 straight up and 1-4 on the run line. Over the total paid in three of their first five games. New York ranks 27th for run production and 15th for staff earned run average. Namely, Joey Lucchesi is scheduled to start his first game on the hill. Pete Alonso is hitting .211 with a home run in a disappointing start.
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets Betting Trends
- Philadelphia is 10-21 on the road
- The Phillies are 26-22 in NL East Division games
- Philadelphia is 24-24 on the run line against NL East opponents
- The Phillies are 10-21 on the road against the run line
- On the road, Philadelphia is 17-12-2 over the total
- Against the NL East, the Phillies are 26-21-1 over the number
- New York is 13-18 at Citi Field
- The Mets are 19-26 against the National League East
- At home, the Mets are 11-20 vs. the run line
- New York is 16-26 on the run line against NL East opponents
- The Mets are 23-20-1 over the total in NL East matchups
- New York is 15-14-2 to the over at Citi Field
- The Mets are 5-4 in their last nine games with the Phillies
- Seven of the previous eight games between these teams went over the total
- Philadelphia has won four of their previous six games at Citi Field
- Four of the last seven in this series at New York went over the total.
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets SBG Free Pick
Above all, the Phillies will be the superior value for MLB odds. Philadelphia is in better form and will get an attractive price on the road. New York remains a consistent overlay.
Phillies at Mets SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia Phillies.