New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and prediction

The New York Mets travel to Citizens Bank Park to play the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets have lost four of their last six games and seven of the last 10. New Yorkers are half a half-game behind Philadelphia for first place in the NL East. Philadelphia is 12-9 since the All-Star Game and has won five straight games.

Stroman is 2-2 this season against Philadelphia Phillies with a 1.35 ERA (20 IP, 3 ER, 1 WHIP and 2.8 K/BB in four starts. The current Phillies roster (170 PA) has a 2 FIP, .229 batting average, .259 wOBA, and .367 expected slugging percentage.

Last outing: Win, 15-4, with 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB and 5 K at the Pittsburgh Pirates. Current roster (75 PA): 5.49 FIP with a .354 BA, .425 wOBA, and .430 xSLG.

New York Mets are playing against Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies are 31-21 at home and 23-32 on the road. New York's lineup ranks in the bottom-10 in each of those categories in past 14 days. The Mets' bullpen is terrible. Tipico Sportsbook offers a three-way First 5 Innings money line.

The Phillies are a home favorite against the Mets. The Over has cashed in seven of the last games in Philadelphia. New York is 31-21-2 O/U on the road. The total has been increased from 8.5-run opener to the current price.