Mets vs. Phillies MLB Odds, Picks, Predictions: Chris Bassitt Should Hound Philadelphia's Hitters (Friday, August 19)

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are playing each other on Friday, August 19. New Yorkers have won 11 of the first 15 games this season.

The New York Mets have won 11 of their last 16 games. Chris Bassitt is coming off three straight starts without surrendering an earned run. Bassit is 10-7 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.13 WHIP this season. He is 2-0 with 1-08 ERA against Philadelphia this year. The Mets are going to face Aaron Nola.

Nola is 8-9 with a 3.07 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 23 starts so far this season.

Philadelphia has a solid season and is playing well against New York. Since July 1, the team ranks 18th in the league in BA, 17th in OPS and 19th wOBA. They have lost all three of their matchups against right-handers this season.

Chris Bassitt is going to shut down Philadelphia's hitters. The Mets have been good against right-handers lately. They have the advantage in the hitting department. New York is playing against Philadelphia.

Mets and Phillies are playing on Friday, August 19.