Match Analysis: New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-27
- Time: 11:11 PM UTC
- Location: Citi Field, Queens, New York
Game Overview
The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their three-game MLB series. The Mets, currently 71-61, are slight favorites on their home turf, while the Phillies, at 76-56, seek to avoid a series sweep. The game features Mets' offense and pitching in solid form against a Phillies team led by slugger Kyle Schwarber and pitcher Taijuan Walker, who faces his former team.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Mets are 24-17 when favored at or around -154 on the moneyline and have won 59.8% of games as odds-on favorites this season, with moderate success against the spread (60-65). Philadelphia has a strong 76-56 record overall and does well as an underdog with a 2-1 record at +130+ moneyline odds. The Phillies' pitching staff has a 3.83 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP while their offense has scored 625 runs with strong contributions from Schwarber (45 HR, 110 RBI) and Castellanos (16 HR, 61 RBI).
- In the current series, the Phillies lost the first two games (3-13 and 5-6), with close competition especially in Game 2 where they led early and sought a late tying run. Historically, Taijuan Walker has a 1-4 record with a 4.86 ERA against the Mets, indicating a pitching challenge for Philadelphia.
- No significant injuries reported impacting starting lineups or key players for either team in the available data.
- Game played at Citi Field offers home-field advantage to the Mets. Weather and other environmental factors are not reported as impacting this matchup.
- The Phillies aim to avoid a series sweep and defend their NL East lead, while the Mets seek to split the series and improve their standing with home advantage on their side.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Mets: -154, Philadelphia Phillies: +130 | New York Mets | β β β ββ 57% |
| Spread | New York Mets: +138 (for covering -1.5 run line), Philadelphia Phillies: -166 (for +1.5 run line) | Philadelphia Phillies to cover +1.5 runs | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 8.5: -120, Under 8.5: -102 | Over 8.5 runs | β β β ββ 57% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Mets -6% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 8.5 5% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Mets are favored to win based on home advantage, stronger recent performance as favorites, and opponent history against the Phillies' starting pitcher. Prediction confidence is moderate given Phillies' resilience as underdogs and offensive capability.
Predicted Score: New York Mets 6 – Philadelphia Phillies 4