The Phillies (40-34) will host the Mets (33-41) for a three-game series in the first meeting of the year. The two teams will also meet in New York between June 26-28 for another series.
Philadelphia is coming off a 12-4 loss to Miami, which avoided being swept. The Phillies have on four out of five series this month. In June, the Phillies have gone 10-5 and rank top 10 in ERA (4.23) and home runs hit (21). Philadelphia has won four straight with Aaron Nola on the mound and seven of the past eight after losing five of his first six starts this season.
The Mets avoided the sweep versus the Reds with a 9-1 win on Wednesday. New York had 15 hits as a team with Juan Soto and Bo Bichette contributing for five runs and six hits. New York is 3-12 this year when Sean Manaea makes an appearance and he will be making his second straight start and second overall on the season as he’s primarily been used as a reliever.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Mets at Phillies
- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM EST
- Site: Citizens Bank Park
- City: Philadelphia, PA
- Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for the Mets at the Phillies
The latest odds as of Thursday:
- Moneyline: New York Mets (+104), Philadelphia Phillies (-125)
- Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+157), Mets +1.5 (-192)
- Total: 9.5
Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Phillies
- Thursday’s pitching matchup (June 18): Aaron Nola vs. Sean Manaea
- Mets: Sean Manaea
2026 stats: 49.0 IP, 1-2, 4.78 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 51 Ks, 17 BB
2026 Stats: 70.2 IP, 3-4, 5.86 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 71 Ks, 24 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not
- The Mets’ Juan Soto is hitting .297 with 62 hits, 15 home runs and 36 RBI over 209 at-bats
- The Mets’ Marcus Semien is hitting .221 with 59 hits and 62 strikeouts over 267 at-bats
- The Phillies’ Brandon Marsh is hitting .323 with 80 hits, 9 home runs and 35 RBI over 248 at-bats
- The Phillies’ Adolis Garcia is hitting .195 with 45 hits and 84 strikeouts over 231 at-bats
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Phillies
- The Mets are 31-43 ATS, ranking sixth-worst
- The Phillies are an MLB-worst 27-47 ATS
- The Mets are 35-33-6 to the Under
- The Phillies are 39-32-3 to the Under, ranking fifth-best
- The Mets are 16-22 ATS on the road, ranking sixth-worst
- The Phillies are an MLB-worst 13-26 ATS at home
Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Phillies
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday’s game between the Phillies and the Mets:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Phillies on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Phillies at -1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Under on the Game Total of 9.0
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