The Philadelphia Phillies (76-54) and New York Mets (69-61) begin a 3-game NL East series Monday. First pitch from Citi Field in Queens, New York, is set for 7:10 p.m ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Both the Mets and the Phillies have -110 moneyline odds to win this game. The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Mets looking to Kodai Senga (7-5), and Cristopher Sanchez (11-4) getting the nod for the Philadelphia Phillies.

The New York Mets are a season-worst seven games behind first-place Philadelphia in the NL East entering a three-game home series against the Phillies

Cristopher Sanchez (11-4, 2.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 169 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (7-5, 2.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -126, Mets +105; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday to begin a three-game series.

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.

Heading into this series the Mets have steadied the ship a little after a terrible start to August saw them lose 11 out of 12 games. They are still clinging on to a wildcard slot in the National League,