Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 Braves
Atlanta enters their series with the Mets with a record of 74-88, 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.