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 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 New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.

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.

Only four teams this season have a wider gap between their performance against righties versus lefties than the Mets.

Cristopher Sanchez (11-4, 2.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 169 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (7-5, 2.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -126, Mets +105; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday to begin a three-game series.

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