The highly anticipated matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets is set to take place at 1:10 PM EDT today. The Braves are the heavy favorites with odds of -261 while the Mets look to upset with odds of +215. The run total for the game has been set at 8.5, leaving plenty of room for some high-scoring action.
If you’re looking to place a bet on the run line, the Braves are favored at -1.5 with odds of -165, while the Mets are the underdogs at +1.5 with odds of +140. This looks to be a highly competitive game, especially with the Braves being the favorites.
Head-to-Head Matchup
Last time these teams met was on April 28, 2023 and it was the Braves that came out on top with a score of 4-0. The Braves were the favorites during that game with odds of -130. The total for that game was set at 7.5 and the score stayed under by 3.5 runs. With that being said, it’s important to keep in mind that this was a different day and time and both teams have evolved since then.
Win Trends
In their last 10 games, the Braves have emerged victorious 5 times. The Mets, on the other hand, have won 4 of their last 10 games. Although the Braves seem to have the upper hand, it’s important to remember that anything can happen in baseball, especially when it comes to betting.
Totals Trends
The Braves have gone over in 7 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 3 of their last 10. The Mets, however, have not shown a significant trend when it comes to totals as the total has gone over in 3 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 6.
Our Pick
Trustworthy handicapper Richard79 is predicting that the Braves will take home the win with a score of more than 2 runs. We’re following his lead and taking Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-165). If you want to see more picks for this matchup, you can download the Shark Book app. It’s free and the perfect tool for all your handicapping needs. Click here to download now and start betting like a pro!