Braves vs Mets Odds: Atlanta Favored on Road
Atlanta Visits New York For Three-Game Series
The Atlanta Braves (22-12) visit the New York Mets (18-18) for a decent three-game series that starts Friday. The Braves are in second place in the NL East, while New York is tied for third place.
Atlanta has been a much better home MLB team this season and the Mets are a game under .500 at home. The Braves will send Charlie Morton to the mound for the opener.
He’ll be opposed by southpaw Jose Quintana. The Braves vs Mets odds see Atlanta instilled as -162 favorites. The total on the game is 7.5.
The Braves were cruising along until a 1-2 trip at Seattle and a three-game sweep at the hands of the Dodgers. That knocked Atlanta out of first place, but Atlanta has rebounded with two straight wins.
The Braves have a solid MLB lineup down the order and are No. 5 in team batting average. Atlanta is down a little bit in the home run department, but is averaging 5.1 runs per game.
Atlanta is No. 10 in team ERA, although the team has a few blown saves. The rotation is pretty solid even with the MLB injury to Spencer Strider. The pitching staff may not be the team strength it once was, but it’s far from a weakness.
The Mets are No. 16 in team batting average and No. 13 in home runs. New York is averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is just above average. It’s not a big strength, but doesn’t hurt the team, either.
The Mets pitching has been a little better than average. New York is No. 12 in team ERA and allows 4.3 runs per game. New York needs to cut down on walked hitters, as the Mets lead MLB in walks issued.
Game 1
Braves vs Mets 
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Location: Citi Field, Queens, New York
Friday’s Game
Morton is quietly having another decent season. Atlanta is 3-3 in the MLB games he’s started and he has a 3.50 ERA.
He’s had a couple of rough outings early, but has been solid over his last three starts, allowing no more than two runs. His home numbers are slightly better than his road stats.
Quintana has some ugly numbers, but the only thing that really matters is New York is 4-3 when he starts. His ERA is 5.20 after getting roughed up at Tampa Bay last start. He’s been solid at home with a 2.04 ERA.
Atlanta is 7-4 against left-handed starters, but doesn’t score any more runs against them. That record is pretty much a reflection of the team’s overall play. Quintana has bounced back after lackluster starts this season and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see it happen again. Look at the under in this game for one of your MLB picks.
Saturday’s Game
Max Fried and Christian Scott get the starts in this game. Fried’s numbers are a little higher than you expect to see at this point in the MLB season after a dreadful start.
He’s been better lately and the Braves are 5-2 when he starts.
Scott was pretty solid in his MLB debut at Tampa. He allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, but the Mets couldn’t manage any offense in a 3-1 loss.
This will be his home debut for New York. His numbers in the minors this season were solid, as he was 3-0 with a 3.20 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings.
The Braves vs Mets odds will see Atlanta favored in this game. The price could be a bit high since Scott has just the one start. Scott will also find Atlanta a bit more difficult than facing Tampa Bay.
Atlanta is probably the right side, but the price could keep it from being one of your MLB best bets today.
Sunday’s Game
The final game of the series is slated to see Bryce Elder and Luis Severino take the mound. Elder has struggled a recently, so this game could see the Braves vs Mets odds having New York favored.
Elder is 1-1 with a 5.28 ERA. Much of that has to do with the Dodgers scoring seven runs in 3 1/3 innings in his last start. Atlanta is 2-1 in the three games Elder has started.
Severino is 2-2 with a 3.60 ERA, although New York is just 2-5 when he starts. The Mets have lost his last three starts, although he game them a chance to win a couple of those starts.
The odds in this game will pretty much dictate the wagers. If the game is close to even, there could be a bit of value on Atlanta. The under may also be worth a look if the number comes out at 9 or higher.
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