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Braves Set to Face Mets with Pitchers Morton and Senga on the Mound

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for their second game of a four-game series against the New York Mets on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. Charlie Morton (ERA: 3.92) is set to start for the Braves, while Kodai Senga (ERA: 0) will take the mound for the Mets. Despite New York being the betting favorite with an opening line of -126, there has been no movement in the line as of yet. The outcome of Thursday's game has not yet been determined at the time of this summary.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +112 | Mets -126
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-186) | Mets -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.

Atlanta vs New York Stats

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta enters their series with the Mets with a record of 54-46, ranking second overall but currently on a three-game losing streak. The Braves' offense has faced challenges due to injuries to key players like Acuna Jr. and Albies, resulting in a season slash line of .241/.303/.403. In matchups against Mets pitcher Senga, Merrifield has a perfect record, Olson hits .500 in 2 at-bats, Ozuna hits .333 in 3 at-bats, and Riley is 0-for-3. Right-hander Charlie Morton will start for the Braves with a 5-5 record and a 3.92 ERA, coming off a solid performance against the Cardinals where he allowed only one run in six innings. On the road, Morton is 2-2 with a 4.47 ERA, and Atlanta as a team holds a 3.52 ERA, ranking third overall. With a power ranking of 14, Atlanta excels defensively, allowing an average of 3.67 points per game and sits at 18th in offensive production, scoring an average of 4.22 runs per game.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets will be facing the Atlanta Braves in their upcoming series with a record of 53-48, placing them in second in the NL East. Kodai Senga will be making his first start of the season for the Mets after recovering from shoulder injuries. The team has a team ERA of 4.18 which ranks 10th in the league. Offensively, the Mets are slashing .251/.323/.423, ranking 10th, eighth, and sixth in the majors respectively. When at home, their slash line is .234/.317/.401. In past matchups against Braves pitcher Morton, several Mets players have had success at the plate. The Mets have a power ranking of 17 and rank seventh in offense, averaging 4.81 runs per game. Against Atlanta, the Braves went 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Atlanta Braves Poised for Victory Against Debuting Pitcher Senga: Moneyline Opportunity Detected

Although Atlanta has faced recent challenges, it presents a favorable opportunity to consider taking the Braves on the moneyline. Pitcher Senga is slated to make his debut this season following a rough outing in his last rehabilitation start. It is anticipated that it will take several starts for Senga to regain his form. This game presents a favorable matchup for the Braves lineup, which has historically performed well against Senga. Their strong offense is expected to capitalize on this advantage and propel Atlanta to victory. It is advisable to back Atlanta on the moneyline in this situation.

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