This is an 8* SIDE on the Mets.

The Mets are off back-to-back losses to the Giants. They had yestreday off and catch a Phillies team that avoided a three-game sweep in Atlanta yesterday with a 4-1 win.

I expect the Mets to take advantage of this contented Phillies side.

The home side hands the ball to Carlos Carrasco (4-1, 3.50 ERA), while the visitors counter with Bailey Falter (0-1, 3.75.)

Note though that Phillies entered Thursday as dead last in MLB in defensive runs saved at negative-25.

Carrasco is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA lifetime vs. the Phillies.

21 of Falter's 22 appearances last year came in relief.

Look for Carrasco to be the differnece here.

The play is NEW YORK.

Good luck, NP