The New York Mets (34-40) face the Philadelphia Phillies (38-36) in the opener of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 23rd at 7:05 pm ET.

Game Details:

• Time: 7:05 PM ET
• Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
• Broadcast: Apple TV+
• Weather: 85% chance of rain, overcast conditions

Starting Pitchers:

• Mets: Kodai Senga (First MLB season, alternating between strong and mediocre outings)
• Phillies: Taijuan Walker (7 wins, strong June performance with only 1 run allowed in 20 innings)

Key Stats:

• Mets lead recent head-to-head 17-4 in last 21 meetings
• Mets have won 8 of last 9 against Phillies
• Phillies home record: 19-13
• Mets road record: 17-25

Recent Form:

• Mets: Lost 4 of their last 5 games
• Phillies: Coming off two consecutive losses to Braves

Betting Odds:

• Phillies: -115 (favorite)
• Mets: -105 (underdog)

Despite the Mets' overall struggles this season, their historical dominance over the Phillies (winning over 80% of recent matchups) makes them an attractive betting option as slight underdogs. The pitching matchup features Senga, who's due for a strong performance based on his alternating pattern, against Walker, who's been excellent in June.

Prediction: Mets Moneyline (-105)

Note: Given the high chance of rain, monitor weather updates before placing bets.

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