Baseball Betting: Phillies vs. Mets Odds & Pick: August 23rd 2009

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets u9.5 (-125 odds)
Sun August 23rd 2009 1:10p
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Pedro Martinez has pitched decently since being recalled by the Philadelphia Phillies, and he will have added incentive here facing a New York Mets team that allowed him to get away. Meanwhile, Oliver Perez has turned his season around nicely, so look for an under this afternoon.

Pedro is 1-0 while allowing a total of four runs in eight innings in two starts in a Phillies uniform. He had his last start shortened by a long rain delay, but Martinez has had good velocity since being recalled by the Phillies, and we expect him to have his best start yet today, given the emotions of facing the Mets. It is also nice to know that when Pedro does need relief, the Philadelphia bullpen has been spectacular over the last 10 games posting a 0.63 ERA!

Perez has always been a head case, but he has looked like a different pitcher since being called back up from the minors. He has allowed three runs or less in six of his eight starts since the recall, and he allowed only four runs in each of the other two starts. Also, do not forget that the Phillies have never hit Perez well, as he has allowed one run or less in four of his last five career starts against them with three scoreless outings.

The under is 7-2 in the last nine Phillies games overall and we look for more of the same today.

MLB Free Pick: Phillies, Mets Under 9.5 (-125)