The Philadelphia Phillies (76-54) and New York Mets (69-61) begin a 3-game NL East series Monday. First pitch from Citi Field in Queens, New York, is set for 7:10 p.m ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Both the Mets and the Phillies have -110 moneyline odds to win this game. The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Mets looking to Kodai Senga (7-5), and Cristopher Sanchez (11-4) getting the nod for the Philadelphia Phillies.

The New York Mets face the Atlanta Braves in a regular season MLB game on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 (8/24/25) at Truist Park in Atlanta.

The Mets and Braves last met just over a week ago in a three-game series in New York. Pete Alonso scored two home runs in the opener to become the Mets all-time leading home-run scorer in front of a delighted crowd at Citi Field. Alonso - known as the Polar Bear - has now hit 254 home runs for the franchise since joining in 2016.

The Braves pick up a 4-3 win over the Mets on Sunday. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

Phillies Lead Mets By 7 Games In NL East Ahead Of Big Series

But with Philadelphia's recent loss of franchise ace Zack Wheeler to season-ending surgery, the table is set for the Mets to make a run at the top spot. It could be just one more battle in a long history for the two rivals.