The Philadelphia Phillies, leading the NL East with an 86-60 record, host the New York Mets, who are second in the division at 76-70. The Phillies are aiming for a four-game sweep after an emphatic 11-3 victory over the Mets in their previous meeting. Starting pitchers are Jesús Luzardo (Phillies, 13-6, 4.01 ERA) and David Peterson (Mets, 9-5, 3.72 ERA).
Key Factors to Consider
The Phillies have been dominant at home with a 48-23 record and possess the fourth-ranked NL slugging percentage (.428). The Mets have struggled on the road with a 31-43 record and are in a five-game losing skid, though they have a strong slugging percentage (.429) ranking sixth in MLB.
This game is the 13th matchup this season between these division rivals. The Mets hold a narrow 7-5 edge in the season series but have lost the last five games. The Phillies lead the recent momentum decisively.
No major injuries reported affecting key players for either side as of current information.
Playing at Phillies' home park provides them an added advantage; weather or other external factors were not noted as significant.
Phillies aim to clinch the NL East soon and maintain their division lead, motivated to keep the momentum against a Mets squad trying to halt a losing streak and stay in wild card contention.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
New York Mets: +116, Philadelphia Phillies: -136
Philadelphia Phillies to win
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
New York Mets: +1.5 -170, Philadelphia Phillies: -1.5 140
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 runs
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over: 8.5 -108, Under: 8.5 -112
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Philadelphia Phillies 1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 16%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Philadelphia Phillies win with a strong likelihood, leveraging home advantage, recent head-to-head dominance, and more consistent pitching performance.
Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Game Overview
The matchup pits the Cincinnati Reds (71-71) hosting the New York Mets (76-66) in a critical late-season MLB NL contest. The Reds, fighting to stay alive in the Wild Card race, have split their prior two games against the Mets this series. The Mets are currently second in the NL East, with strong offensive leaders like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto. Cincinnati’s starting pitcher Hunter Greene is expected to take the mound against Mets’ Brandon Sproat, who is making his first appearance of the season.
Key Factors to Consider
The Mets have a 76-66 record, with 3.93 ERA pitching staff and .252 team batting average, led by Alonso (33 HRs, 113 RBIs) and Soto (37 HRs, 92 RBIs). Mets have won 3 of last 5. The Reds stand at 71-71, relying on ace Hunter Greene, who has been dominant at home with multiple games of 7+ strikeouts and a solid K/BB ratio this season. Reds have won 8 of their last 9 day games after the previous day and have a good recent record versus the Mets.
Recent series split 1-1 with Reds covering the run line in 6 straight games against the Mets. Mets have lost their last 6 day games versus NL teams. Reds have the edge at home in this matchup historically and recently.
No specific current injuries reported for either team that would significantly impact starting lineup or pitching.
Game at Great American Ball Park favored for hitters but Hunter Greene has been somewhat hittable there this season. Mets starter Sproat is making debut and has shown control issues at AAA, potentially impacting Mets’ pitching stability.
Reds are desperate for a win to boost their Wild Card playoff chances. Mets look to maintain second place and momentum after some recent inconsistency. Reds’ urgency and home crowd support are key motivational factors.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Cincinnati Reds: -126, New York Mets: 108
Cincinnati Reds Moneyline
★★★☆☆ 68%
Spread
Cincinnati Reds: -1.5 (+150), New York Mets: +1.5 (-182)
Cincinnati Reds -1.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -115, Under 8.5: -105
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Cincinnati Reds 2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 16%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Cincinnati Reds to win narrowly with a moderately high scoring game. Expect Reds’ Hunter Greene to leverage home advantage and Mets to produce runs given their offense but Mets’ pitching in debut may struggle.
The upcoming MLB match features the Detroit Tigers hosting the New York Mets. The Mets recently dominated the Tigers 12-5 on September 2, 2025, showing strong offensive power highlighted by multiple home runs from Alonso and Soto, and effective pitching from rookie Nolan McLean. The Tigers struggled to contain the Mets' hitters and maintain run support against their pitching staff.
Key Factors to Consider
The Mets have been performing strongly, demonstrated by their 12-5 victory over the Tigers in the previous game. Their offense is showing power with key players hitting multiple home runs. The Tigers showed offensive response but were overwhelmed defensively. Overall, Mets appear stronger momentum-wise.
The latest head-to-head encounter heavily favors the Mets (12-5 win on September 2, 2025). Historical specific season series data unavailable, but the recent blowout indicates a current edge for New York.
No specific injury information is available for either team prior to this game, suggesting both squads may be at or near full strength.
The game takes place in Detroit, giving Tigers home-field advantage. Weather or other external conditions are not mentioned, implying neutral impact on game outcome.
The Mets look motivated to continue their winning streak against the Tigers after a high-scoring win, whereas the Tigers will aim to rebound from a heavy defeat on home turf.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Detroit Tigers: +100, New York Mets: -118
New York Mets win
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Detroit Tigers +1.5: -156, New York Mets -1.5: +130
New York Mets -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -122, Under 8.5: +100
Over 8.5 runs
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
New York Mets -2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 9%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Based on recent performance, the New York Mets are favored to win again due to their potent offense and recent dominant display against the Tigers. The Tigers, while boosted by home advantage, are expected to struggle to contain the Mets’ bats.
Predicted Score: New York Mets 9 – Detroit Tigers 5