Mets-Phillies Pointers

The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Johan Santana in this game. Santana has a 12-7 record and a 2.64 ERA this season. It'll be Kyle Kendrick toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Kendrick is 11-7 with a 4.87 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Chris Coste's RBI-single in the bottom of the 13th inning lifted the Phillies past the Mets 8-7 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia cashed as -120 home favorites as the game played over the 9-run total posted by oddsmakers. Jimmy Rollins was 5-for-7 with a big fly and three runs batted in for the Phillies, while Rudy Seanez picked up the win in relief of starter Jamie Moyer for Philadelphia. Fernando Tatis went 2-for-5 with a three-run jack and four RBIs for New York, as Scott Schoeneweis took the loss after allowing the walk-off hit to Coste. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 5 straight games. Team records: New York: 73-60 SU Philadelphia: 73-59 SU New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After playing NY Mets are 2-8 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road NY Mets are 11-4 SU in its last 15 games Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 13 games at home Next up: NY Mets at Florida, Friday, August 29 Philadelphia at Chi Cubs, Thursday, August 28