New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming matchup between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will feature Julio Teheran (RHP) starting for the Mets with a 3-5 record and 4.40 ERA in 2023, while Charlie
Game outlook
The upcoming matchup between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will feature Julio Teheran (RHP) starting for the Mets with a 3-5 record and 4.40 ERA in 2023, while Charlie Morton (RHP) will take the mound for the Braves with a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA. The Mets have been struggling with a 74-88 record, while the Braves are leading the NL East with a 6-2 record. Atlanta is the betting favorite opening at -222 with the current line at Atlanta -225.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +185 | Braves -225
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-105) | Braves -1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 69%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets are currently struggling offensively, ranking last in the majors with a .575 team OPS and scoring an average of 2.78 runs per game. Despite their offensive woes, they are tied for 15th in baseball with 31 walks as a team. Right fielder Starling Marte has been a bright spot, hitting 9-for-33 with a homer, one RBI, and six runs scored. Pitcher Julio Teheran, who is making his first appearance of the season, had a rough year last year based on his Baseball Savant stats. He has a five-pitch arsenal, with his changeup being the most hit pitch. Teheran faced the Braves twice last season, giving up 10 runs on 14 hits in 11.0 innings. The Mets have several players on the injury report, including pitchers Sean Reid-Foley, Tylor Megill, Kodai Senga, Max Kranick, and David Peterson, as well as shortstop Ronny Mauricio all sidelined with various injuries. With a power ranking of 18, the Mets are currently ranked 28th in offense, 18th in defense, and have a record of 74-88 this season.