The Philadelphia Phillies are beginning their massive three-game weekend set against the New York Mets on Friday with major NL East ramifications on the line. W

Let's set the scene with the updated National League East standings: New York Mets: 45-30; Philadelphia Phillies: 45-30; Atlanta Braves: 34-39 (10 GB) Washington Nationals: 31-44

The New York Mets (45-30) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) on Friday as the NL East co-leaders start a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.