Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets 4/24/19 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
MLB: 7:10 PM ET
Apr. 24, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : Philadelphia -115 O/U 8.5
The Philadelphia Phillies lineup started the season on fire but a combination of some injuries and some hitting slumps has led to tougher times recently. Entering Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies had been held to 3 runs or less in 5 of their last 6 games.
The New York Mets, entering Tuesday, had been held to an average of only 3.5 runs per game in their last 6 games. The New York Mets entered Tuesday having averaged only 3.3 runs per game in their last 3 games versus the Philadelphia Phillies.
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The Philadelphia Phillies send Vincent Velazquez to the mound Wednesday night and he has a 2.70 ERA in his 3 starts this season. The Philadelphia Phillies O/U is 0-3 this season in games started by Vincent Velazquez.
The New York Mets send Jason Vargas to the mound for this one. Jason Vargas had one ugly start this season but in his other two starts he allowed 2 earned runs or less in each outing. Jason Vargas has allowed only 2 earned runs in 14 and 1/3 innings spanning his last two starts against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Recent Betting Trends:
Philadelphia is 23-45 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Phillies O/U is 10-5 against division opponents
Philadelphia is 23-40 on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
New York Mets are 9-4 in night games
Mets O/U is 9-2-2 in night games
NY Mets O/U is 8-3 when playing against a team with a winning record
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 8.5 in New York Mets
With consideration to all of the above factors, runs are likely to be few and far between in this one and the best bet (value) is to take the UNDER based on a projected final score of Philadelphia Phillies 4, New York Mets 3