The New York Mets are looking to redeem themselves against the Philadelphia Phillies after losing 5-1 to them in yesterday’s game. The competition continues today at 4:05 PM EDT, but the odds are slightly in favor of the Mets, with odds of -131 compared to the Phillies’ +121. The total set for this game is 9.0, with the Mets -1.5 on the run line at odds of +125 and the Phillies +1.5 at odds of -145.
Pitching Matchup
The anticipated pitching matchup for today’s game is Max Scherzer for the Mets and Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies. Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, and he’s been steadily improving throughout this season, striking out 179 batters in 139 innings. According to reports, Sanchez is a solid prospect, but he’s had a rough introduction to the big leagues this year.
Win Trends
The Mets have only won three of their last ten games, while the Phils have secured seven victories in their last ten games. However, let’s not forget that the Phillies won yesterday’s game, which could give them the momentum they need to win again today, but the Mets are sure to battle back and even the score.
Totals Trends
When it comes to totals trends, the Mets have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in the remaining 6. As for the Phillies, there’s no significant trend here, with the total going over in two of their last ten games and staying under in seven of them.
Shark Player Pick
In this game, we’re tailing Shark player Richard79, who has been on a hot streak lately. His pick is the New York Mets -1.5 (+125), so let’s hope that the Mets can deliver on this bet. For those of you still on the fence, you can download the Shark Book app for free and see what other players are saying about this matchup.
Whether you’re a diehard Mets or Phillies fan or a casual observer of the game, this is sure to be an exciting matchup. Don’t forget to tune in this evening and see who comes out on top!