MLB Picks · June 26, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets
Strong Lean
Phillies ML
-163
79
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies · Away
Zack Wheeler (RHP)
New York Mets · Home
TBD
AI Analysis
Zack Wheeler is elite (2.11 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 7-1) and faces a Mets lineup on a 6-game losing streak going 2-8 in their last 10. The Mets TBD starter is a significant unknown disadvantage. Philadelphia's offense has been explosive (7.4 R/G last 10, .287 AVG/.855 OPS) with Schwarber (29 HR, 🔥 L14), Harper, and Marsh all performing. New York's lineup hits RHP at a weak .229/.670. Despite the -163 price, Wheeler's dominance combined with the TBD starter and Mets' historically bad recent form makes this a strong lean.
Concerns
- •Mets priced at -163 — negative line value
- •Mets TBD starter is unknown — could be a bullpen game or replacement starter
- •Juan Soto (.391 L14, 🔥) and Bo Bichette (.379 L14, 🔥) are dangerous
- •Phillies Realmuto and Bohm are cold/mediocre L14
- •Mets 2-8 L10 is concerning for any investment
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