The Philadelphia Phillies (85-70) visit the New York Mets (71-84) on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The Phillies have a significantly better record, suggesting they have been the stronger team this season. That’s reflected in the betting odds.
The Phillies are favored on the moneyline at -171. This means you’d need to bet $171 to win $100 on them outright. The Mets are underdogs at +141, so a $100 bet would win you $141 if they pull off the upset. The spread is set at 1.5 runs, with the Phillies favored (-1.5 at 101) and the Mets getting +1.5 runs (-122). The odds on the Mets spread bet are slightly better, indicating the market sees some value in them keeping the game close or winning outright.
The total runs line is 8.0, with the under slightly favored at -113 compared to the over at -107. This suggests the sportsbooks expect a moderately low-scoring game, possibly due to pitching or defense.
Given the records and odds, the Phillies are the smart money, but the modest spread and underdog moneyline price show the Mets could keep it competitive. Betting on the Phillies to win but not cover the spread is one angle. Another is the under 8 runs, as implied scoring might be limited.
In summary, the Phillies are the favorites, but the Mets have value on the spread and moneyline, while the total hints at a lower-scoring game.