Mets vs Phillies Betting Odds
When: August 20, 2022, at 7:15 p.m. EDT
Venue: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA
Mets vs Phillies Betting Preview
A National League East battle continues Saturday night when the New York Mets (77-43, 37-24 away) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (65-53, 32-27 home). New York leads the NL East by 3.5 games over the Atlanta Braves and 11 games over these Phillies. Philadelphia currently occupies the second NL Wild Card spot and are two games clear. This game will air live on FOX.
Pete Alonso has been mashing this season as he leads New York with 30 home runs and 102 RBIs. Jeff McNeil has a team high .315 batting average on the year. The Mets are hitting .258 and the pitching staff has combined for a 3.53 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.
Kyle Schwarber has been mashing this season as he has hit a team high 34 home runs and knocked in 71 RBIs. Alec Bohm leads the way with a .285 batting average. Philadelphia is batting .250 and the pitchers have recorded a 3.73 ERA and 1.21 WHIP
Mets vs Phillies Pick & Prediction
Last time out, New York got this series started with an impressive 7-2-win Friday night. The Mets led 5-0 before the Phillies offense decided to show up, but it was way too little too late. New York outhit Philadelphia 11-9 in this one.
Pete Alonso went 2-5 with one home run, three RBIs and one run scored in the win. Kyle Schwarber went 2-5 with two RBIs in the loss. Chris Bassitt improved to 11-7 and Aaron Nola fell to 8-10 on the season.
Pitching Matchup: David Peterson (6-2, 3.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) vs Bailer Falter (0-3, 4.85 ERA, 1.38 WHIP)