Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets MLB Betting Preview & Predictions (05/12/2024)

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets MLB Betting Preview & Predictions (05-12-2024)

At the onset of the season, the New York Mets were a baseball betting odds surprise. New York exceeded future market expectations with the look of an upstart contender. But as the season has progressed the Mets are falling back to their old ways. Many gamblers will never forgive the Mets for the faux contender status in 2023. And the recent results feed into that resentment. On Sunday Night, the Mets host the Atlanta Braves. In comparison to the Mets, the Braves have the full faith and credit of the betting community. Atlanta is again playoff-bound.

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets MLB Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, May 12, 2024, 7:10 p.m. ET
Location:Citi Field, Queens, NY
TV Coverage:ESPN
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Braves at Mets SBG Betting Odds Analysis

So far this season, Atlanta is -34 against the moneyline and -165 against the runline. Atlanta is trending under the total this season. In comparison, this season, New York is -88 against the moneyline and +229 against the runline. New York is trending even with the offshore bookmaker total this season.

Atlanta Braves Overview

Overall, the Atlanta Braves are 20-12 straight up and 13-17-2 over/under the total. Atlanta is 2nd in the National League East Division standings. Atlanta is two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East Division race. Late on, the Braves have covered two out of their last eight games. The Braves have exceeded the total in one of their previous ten matchups.

Atlanta has MLB metrics of 3rd for runs production, 4th for OPS, and 21st for home runs. Additionally, Atlanta ranks 14th for earned run average, 12th for WHIP, 15th for quality starts, and 1st for fewest errors committed. Also, Atlanta ranks 10th for bullpen ERA.

Accordingly, Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves with 21 runs, ten home runs, 33 RBI, and a .986 OPS.

New York Mets Overview

In sum, the New York Mets are 16-18 straight up and 17-17 over/under the total. New York is 4th in the National League East Division standings. New York is seven games behind the Phillies in the National League East Division race. Late on, the Mets have covered three out of their last ten games. The Mets have gone under the total in five of their previous eight matchups.

To summarize, New York has MLB metrics of 17th for runs production, 17th for OPS, and 13th for home runs. Additionally, New York ranks 12th for earned run average, 20th for WHIP, 22nd for quality starts, and 22nd for fewest errors committed. Also, New York ranks 4th for bullpen ERA.

Accordingly, Brandon Nimmo leads the Braves with 17 runs, seven doubles, three home runs, 21 RBI, and a .744 OPS.

Braves at Mets SBG Free Pick

Overall, the Braves have dominated the MLB odds against the Mets. To show, Atlanta got the cash in 15 of their last 20 games against New York. Eight of the last 12 games between New York and Atlanta went over the total. Specifically at Citi Field, the Braves saw the cashier’s cage in five of their last seven matchups with the Mets. Also, four of the last seven games between these teams at City Field went under the total. On this occasion, the Braves are the better team and getting a road team discount.

Braves at Mets SBG Best Bet: Atlanta Braves