New York Mets defeat Philadelphia Phillies 4-1: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 5 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Christian Scott (New York Mets): 5.2 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets): 2-for-3, 2 home runs, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 4.5.
The total opened at 10 and closed at 9.5.
How did AiQ's New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
- Player props: 2-0, +$144.52 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-0 in this game, +$144.52 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Christian Scott (New York Mets): under 7.5 strikeouts at -155, finished with 7, a win.
- Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies): under 6.5 strikeouts at -125, finished with 6, a win.
New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 41-57 in the 2026 regular season (21-28 at home, 20-29 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 43 of 96 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 44 times and under 45 times, with 7 pushes.
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 54-44 in the 2026 regular season (25-22 at home, 29-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 40 of 96 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 40 times and under 52 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: the New York Mets at home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.