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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the New York Mets in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, commencing at 7:15 PM ET.
The Phillies will send Cristopher Sánchez (8-3, 1.82 ERA) to the mound, while the Mets are going with Freddy Peralta (5-5, 3.90 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Mets vs. Phillies game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mets vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB game between the Mets and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Phillies a 60.2% chance of defeating the Mets.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 57.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 53.7% chance of going over,.
Mets vs. Phillies odds [6/20/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mets | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-137) | -1.5 (+122) |
| Moneyline | +159 | -184 |
| Total | o7.5 (-102) | u7.5 (-114) |
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. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets +1.5 | -137 |
| Moneyline | Mets | +159 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
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
Saturday's MLB game between the Phillies and Mets at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 7:15 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM ET/4:15PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 60.2% win probability, will likely beat the Mets in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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