MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets (June 18, 2026)
The New York Mets (33-41) face the Philadelphia Phillies (40-34) at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sean Manaea is the probable pitcher for the Mets, while Aaron Nola is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -126, while the Mets are at +104. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -119.
- The Mets (-188) have a 31-43 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (+154) hold a record of 29-45.
- The Mets have a 33-37-4 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total runs line, 37 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 32-40-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mets are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging 4.1 (22nd).
- In the field, the Mets are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (12th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Mets are at .232 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .229 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 93 (10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Mets have managed 77 (20th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Mets have recorded 286 RBIs to rank 26th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 295 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.09 this season (15th in the Majors), while The Mets have an ERA of 3.93 (11th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded 672 this season, ranking T4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 2nd for total strikeouts, recording 694.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .230 against the Mets this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Phillies' opponents are at .257 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 18-16-40 | 13-7-16 | 5-9-24 | 17-11-25 | 1-5-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Phillies | 22-16-36 | 12-8-19 | 10-8-17 | 19-11-23 | 3-5-13 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 23-34-17 | 14-17-5 | 9-17-12 | 19-23-11 | 4-11-6 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Phillies | 28-29-17 | 16-15-8 | 12-14-9 | 23-20-10 | 5-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 7-3-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 37-37 in Mets games this season. The Phillies have a 35-39 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Phillies recorded a 6-4 victory over the Mets at Citizens Bank Park when these teams last met on September 11, 2025. Otto Kemp was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The Phillies have now won five straight at Citizens Bank Park against the Mets.
