New York Mets at the Philadelphia Phillies: Projected Starting Pitchers
Matz headed Monday with a 5-5, 4.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 14 starts this season, even though he had struggled on the road. He was 3-0 with 2.25 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 36 rounds at home, and 2-5 with 6.21 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 37 rounds 2/3 as visitors. That is the same split in two matches against Philly this season too. He allowed only one round to be obtained and three hits with two runs and six strikeouts in the victory at Citi Field on April 22, but he was marked eight times (six acquisitions) and four hits with two homers allowed and he did not retire. in loss on April 16 in Philadelphia.
Eflin replaces RHP Jake Arrieta, who has been pushed back to Tuesday. While Eflin is 6-7 this season, he has a 2.83 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 14 starting more than 86 innings, posting an average of 0.239 opponents. He has faced the Mets only once this season, allowing four runs (three obtained) and one running with three strikes over four innings in a 9-0 loss at Citi Field on April 23.
New York Mets in Philadelphia Phillies: By the Numbers
The Mets have recorded an 8-22 record in the last 30 games, and they are 3-10 in the last 13 matches on the road against beginner pitchers who are right-handed.
New York is 7-3 in Matz's last 10 matches against NL East enemies, but he is 1-5 in the last six games on the road.
The Phillies lost seven times in a row, and they were 0-7 in the last seven matches against NL East too.
Philadelphia is 1-5 in the last six games vs. LHP, and they are 0-7 in their last seven matches against teams with a losing record.
New York Mets at the Philadelphia Phillies: Choices and Betting Tips
Moneyline: The Mets (+115) have struggled recently at Citizens Bank Park, reaching 1-4 in the last five trips. They are also 1-4 in the last five matches started by Matz against the Phillies (-135), while also going 1-4 in their last five matches in Philly. Because of Philly's superior numbers in this series, roll with the home team.
Run line: The Mets (+1.5, -170) are very risky games in this number because of the terrible split from Matz. The Phillies (-1.5, +150) is also a dangerous game because of their recent struggle.
Over / under: The OVER (10, -110) impresses 9-3-1 in 13 overall for the Mets, including 6-2-1 in the last nine matches. Because of the struggle of Matz on the road, over is a game. Moreover, it was also 4-1 in the last five home matches for Philadelphia vs. LHPs.
