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Braves vs. Mets NL East Rivalry Renewed: Sale to Face Blackburn in First Series of the Season

On Wednesday evening, the New York Mets will be taking on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in what will be the first series of the season between these NL East rivals. The Braves have won 6 out of their last 10 meetings with the Mets, with the under hitting 7 times in those games. Starting pitchers for the matchup will be Paul Blackburn (Mets) and Chris Sale (Braves). Atlanta is the betting favorite with a -175 opening line that has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Mets vs. Braves prediction for valuable insights into this upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets +155 | Braves -175
• Spread: Mets +1.5 (-140) | Braves -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 64%.

New York vs Atlanta Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets recently suffered a sweep by Tampa Bay in their previous series, but have a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. Tomorrow, they will start right-hander Paul Blackburn against Atlanta, who has struggled in his previous outings this season. Despite this, the Mets have a strong lineup after acquiring slugger Juan Soto in the offseason and re-signing Pete Alonso. The bullpen has been a strength with a low ERA and WHIP, and the pitching staff has been performing well despite injuries to key players. With a ranking of 4, the Mets have shown promise for another postseason run in 2025. The team is currently dealing with an injury to 3B Brett Baty who is listed as day-to-day.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

In their previous series, the Atlanta Braves won two out of three games against Colorado. Currently, the Braves have a record of 31-39 SU, 31-39 RL, and 28-37-5 O/U. The team is 4-6 in their last ten games, with the over hitting in 6 of those games. Lefty Chris Sale will start for Atlanta against New York, coming off a strong outing where he allowed one run with 11 strikeouts in seven innings. The Braves have performed well at Truist Park with a 19-15 record, but struggle on the road with a 12-24 record. Their pitching has been a weak point away from home, with a 4.13 ERA compared to a 3.39 ERA at home. Atlanta will look to gain momentum with a series win against division leader New York. As for injuries, the Braves have no recent injuries to report for their upcoming game against the Mets. Overall, the Atlanta Braves have a power ranking of 12 and rank #19 for offense, averaging 4.19 runs per game, and #9 for defense, giving up an average of 3.88 runs per game. The New York Mets won 2-1 in their last three matchups against Atlanta.

Uncover Expert Analysis and Predictions for the Mets vs. Braves NL East Showdown

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