New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies 8/31/19 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 4:05 PM ET
Aug. 31, 2019
TV: FOX
Latest Odds : Philadelphia -110 O/U 9.5
The Philadelphia Phillies entered this series off a huge 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday. However, the Philadelphia Phillies have often been struggling to score runs and this is a big reason that 3 of the Philadelphia Phillies last 4 home games, prior to Wednesday's crazy result, had resulted in an under. .
Philadelphia Phillies turn to the former New York Mets pitcher, Jason Vargas, for the start in Game 2 of this series against the New York Mets. Jason Vargas has allowed 2 earned runs or less in 3 of his 4 starts since coming to the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York Mets entered this series having scored an average of only 3.5 runs per game in their last 4 games against Philadelphia Phillies pitching.
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The New York Mets start Steven Matz in Game 2 of this series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Steven Matz has allow 2 or less earned runs in 7 of his 8 starts since the All Star Break. Steven Matz has a 3.17 ERA in his 9 day games tarts this season.
The New York Mets entered this series off a 4-1 loss to the Cubs in Chicago. The New York Mets entered this series having scored an average of only 2.9 runs per game in their last 8 games. 6 of the New York Mets last 8 games have resulted in unders. Regardless of the Friday outcomes, the runs may be tough to come by in this divisional rivalry filled with playoff implications in this weekend series.
Recent Betting Trends:
New York Mets, entering Friday, are 16-29 this season as an underdog of +100 to +150
NY Mets O/U, entering Friday, is 10-6 this season on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5
New York Mets, entering Friday, are 8-4 in their past 12 road games
Philadelphia, entering Friday, is 53-34 this season as a favorite of -110 or higher
Phillies O/U, entering Friday, is 30-20 this season when the total is 9 to 9.5
Philadelphia, entering Friday, is 24-12 this season, as a home favorite of -125 to -175
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 9.5 in Philadelphia
With consideration to all of the above factors, runs are likely to be few and far between in this one. The best bet (value) is to play under the total based on a projected final score of Philadelphia Phillies 4, New York Mets 3