Tonight’s matchup is between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves at 7:20 PM EDT. The Braves are the favorite with odds of -186, with the Mets coming in as the underdog at odds of +163. The run total for the game is set at 8.5 with the Braves being -1.5 on the run line at odds of +108, while the Mets are +1.5 with odds of -128.
One thing to note about these teams is that they faced each other just yesterday, with the Braves winning 7-5. In that game, the Braves were -124, but the total was set at 9.5. Despite this lower total, the teams still managed to go over by a whopping 2.5 runs.
Pitching Matchup
Tonight’s expected pitching matchup features Justin Verlander for the Braves and Spencer Strider for the Mets. Verlander has a record of 8-10 with an ERA of 3.67, while Strider holds a record of 1-0 with an ERA of 1.50. This should prove to be an interesting matchup with both pitchers aiming to secure the win for their respective teams.
Win Trends
Taking a look at how the teams have been playing, the Mets have won just 3 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Braves have won 6 of their last 10 games. It’s worth keeping an eye on the Mets, though, as they have the potential to pull off an upset against the favored Braves.
Totals Trends
In terms of totals trends, the Mets have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 6 of their last 10. The Braves, on the other hand, have been more inconsistent with the total going over in 3 of their last 10 games, but staying under in 6 of their last 10. This game could go either way in terms of the total, which is why the pitching matchup will be a critical factor.
The Pick
We’re taking a note from Shark player AuthorJohnW and riding the hot streak of the Atlanta Braves. Our pick for this game is the Braves at -186. To see more picks for this matchup and others, make sure to download the Shark Book app, which you can do for free by clicking here. With its detailed analysis, the Shark Book is the perfect tool to help you make informed decisions when it comes to sports betting. Make sure to use it to your advantage!