Mets Visit Phillies in Sunday Night NL East Showdown
Following years of annoying gamblers and falling short of expectations, the New York Mets are matching the moment. Most important of all, they are printing money this season for their gambling supporters. On the other hand, the Phillies have not been a reliable value in MLB betting odds, despite Philadelphia being in the thick of the National League East race. On Sunday night, the two best teams in the National League East will clash on ESPN. The Philadelphia Phillies will host the New York Mets in one of the top high-profile matchups of the year. This game is a potential preview of the National League playoffs.
ESPN Sunday Night Baseball – June 22
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies will host the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. Game time is 7:10 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies – Betting Overview
So far in 2025, Philadelphia is -129 units but +229 at home. The Phillies are -33 units on the run line and trending over the total.
In comparison, the Mets are +611 units but -200 units on the road. New York is +463 units on the run line and trending under the total.
The Phillies are a good offensive club, but their bullpen has been inconsistent. Philadelphia has been a popular brand over the past three seasons since it became a winner.
Meanwhile, in 2025, the Mets are one of the most profitable teams on the MLB board. Pete Alonso has been a key asset and draw for gamblers. The Mets have demonstrated a good balance and appear to be a complete team.
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies – Series Trends
In the series between the Mets and Phillies, New York beat the line in 12 of their most recent 17 games with Philadelphia. New York and Philadelphia have gone over the total in 12 of their last 20 matchups against each other. Specifically, at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies have won nine of their most recent 13 games versus the Mets. Only six of the last 19 games between the Mets and Phillies at Philadelphia went under the total.
New York Mets – Current Form
The New York Mets are 45-26 and 27-41-3 under the total. The Mets are 18-17 on the road. The Mets currently hold first place in the National League East. The Mets have gotten the money in six of their last eight games. Also, New York went over the total in four of its most recent six games.
To summarize, the Mets rank 7th for run production, 5th for OPS, and 6th for home runs. The Mets rank 1st for earned run average and 8th for bullpen ERA.
Philadelphia Phillies – Current Form
So far in the 2025 season, the Philadelphia Phillies are 41-29 and 27-41-3. The Phillies are 27-9 at home. Second place Philadelphia is 3.5 games behind the Mets in the National League East. The Phillies won four of their last five games. Philadelphia has gone over the total in two of its last seven games.
In summary, Philadelphia ranks 8th in run production and 16th in earned run average. The Phillies rank 16th for home runs, 1st for quality starts, and 2nd for fewest errors committed. Philadelphia ranks 16th for bullpen ERA.
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies – Players to Watch
Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 42 runs, 22 doubles, 17 home runs, 63 runs batted in with a .960 OPS. Juan Soto adds 52 runs, 14 doubles, 14 home runs, and 37 runs batted in with a .861 OPS. Edwin Diaz has 15 saves in 16 chances with a 2.16 ERA and 0.92 WHIP.
Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 51 runs, nine doubles, 22 home runs, 53 runs batted in, with a .912 OPS. Trea Turner adds 51 runs, 15 doubles, nine home runs, and 34 runs batted in with a .832 OPS. Orion Kerkering has one save in five outings, filling in for the suspended Jose Alvarado (PED).
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies – Prime Best Bet
The capable Phillies will get an unusual price break at home because of the Mets' popularity at the betting window.
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies Prime Pick: Philadelphia Phillies
