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Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field.
Right hander Zack Wheeler will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Wheeler is 16-6 this season with a 2.56 ERA.
Wheeler's opponent in this one will be Tylor Megill. The Mets right hander has a 3.95 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
In their last action, New York was a 6-3 winner on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on New York at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Mets on September 21. Bettors who backed the Mets at -120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 92-63 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 86-69 SU
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Chicago Monday, September 23
New York at Atlanta Tuesday, September 24