The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will play their second of a three-game set at Citi Field on Tuesday, August 26.
It was a high-scoring series opener, and my top MLB picks and Phillies vs. Mets predictions are calling for more crooked numbers popping up on the scoreboard tonight.
Read on for my MLB picks for Tuesday, August 26.
Phillies vs Mets prediction
Phillies vs Mets best bet: Over 8.5 (+105)
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets combined for 16 runs in the series opener on Monday, and both teams have been dialed in at the dish in August.
New York paces the majors with a .364 wOBA while averaging 6.05 runs per game, and the Philly checks in with a fourth-ranked .343 wOBA and an average of 5.04 per.
Neither club is sending an ace to the hill, either.
Philadelphia lefty Jesus Luzardo sports a mediocre 4.10 ERA and 1.30 WHIP for the campaign, while New York southpaw Sean Manaea has posted respective 5.15 and 1.12 marks.
Manaea has allowed 17 runs across 19 1/3 innings over his past four starts, too.
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Phillies vs Mets same-game parlay (SGP)
With Manaea struggling, I like the Phillies' bats to do the heavy lifting for the Over and pull away from the Mets tonight. Additionally, Luzardo has been far better on the highway with a 3.30 ERA, and Philly has covered the run line in 35 of its past 64 games (+6.65 Units / 9% ROI).
Turning to the final leg of this same-game parlay, Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is rolling along an eight-game hitting streak while batting .387. He also holds the platoon advantage against Luzardo, and the Phillies' southpaw has surrendered a .271 batting average to right-handed hitters compared to a .189 mark to lefties.
Phillies vs Mets odds
- Moneyline: Philadelphia -115 | New York -105
- Run line: Philadelphia -1.5 (+145) | New York +1.5 (-180)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-110) | Under 8.5 (-110)
Phillies vs Mets trend
The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the run line in 35 of their last 64 games (+6.65 Units / 9% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Phillies vs. Mets.
How to watch Phillies vs Mets and game info
| Location | Citi Field, Flushing, NY |
| Date | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
| First pitch | 7:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCS-PHI, SNY |
| Phillies starting pitcher | Jesus Luzardo (12-6, 4.10 ERA) |
| Mets starting pitcher | Sean Manaea (1-2, 5.16 ERA) |
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