Mets vs. Phillies prediction: Why Mets are favored to win Thursday's MLB matchup [7/16/2026]
Get New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the New York Mets, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, commencing at 7:10 PM ET.
Aaron Nola (3-6, 5.75 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies, while the Mets have opted for Christian Scott (2-1, 3.17 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Mets a slight edge with a 50.1% win probability over the Phillies.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Mets vs. Phillies matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mets vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Mets a 50.1% chance of defeating the Phillies.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 65.3% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 52.7% chance of going over,.
Mets vs. Phillies odds [7/16/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mets | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-163) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +121 | -122 |
| Total | o9.5 (+100) | u9.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mets vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets +1.5 | -163 |
| Moneyline | Mets | +121 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mets to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mets vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB game between the Phillies and Mets at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 50.1% win probability, will likely beat the Phillies in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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