At the onset of the season, it was expected that the Mets and Braves would battle for the National League East title. Incredibly enough, the Mets were given the nod as a favorite to overtake Atlanta with the baseball betting odds eventually. Instead, the Braves are running away with the NL East division race. At the same time, the Mets are the biggest disappointment in baseball. Despite baseball’s biggest payroll, the Mets are far under .500 and fighting with the Washington Nationals to avoid the cellar.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, August 13, 2023, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Citi Field, Queens, NY |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Braves at Mets SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, New York is one of the biggest bankroll busters against the moneyline and the runline. The Mets are trending under the sports betting total this season.
So far this season, Atlanta is showing a nice profit against the moneyline and is slightly in the red against the runline. Atlanta is trending over the total this season.
Atlanta Braves Team Overview
Overall, the Atlanta Braves are 70-40 straight up and 59-49-2 over/under the total. Atlanta is 1st in the National League East Division standings. Philadelphia is 11 games behind the Braves in the NL East Division race. Late on, the Braves have covered six out of their last ten games. The Braves have gone over the total in seven of their previous ten matchups. Atlanta ranks 3rd for run production and 9th for earned run average.
Namely, Yonny Chirinos is the probable starter for Atlanta. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 4.42 earned run average and 1.29 WHIP. Atlanta won two of his last two starts. He was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays last month. Overall, Atlanta ranks 3rd for bullpen earned run average. Closer Raisel Iglesias is 3-4 with a 3.48 ERA and 20 saves in 22 opportunities. Matt Olson leads the Braves with 85 runs, 20 doubles, 39 home runs, and 99 runs batted in.
New York Mets Team Overview
Overall, the New York Mets are 51-61 straight up and 46-59-7 over/under the total. New York is 4th in the NL East Division standings. New York is 19 games behind the Braves in the NL East Division race. Late on, the Mets have covered two out of their last nine games. The Mets have gone over the total in six of their previous nine matchups. New York ranks 19th for run production and 18th for earned run average.
Carlos Carrasco is the probable starter for New York. So far, the right-hander is 3-6 with a 6.60 earned run average and 1.64 WHIP. New York won two of his last five starts. Overall, New York ranks 21st for bullpen earned run average. Closer David Robertson is 4-2 with a 2.05 ERA and 14 saves in 17 opportunities. Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 62 runs, 11 doubles, 33 home runs, and 83 runs batted in.
Braves at Mets SBG Free Pick
Late on, the Mets have beaten the MLB odds in just two of their last 11 games with the Braves. The Mets and Braves went under the total in six of their last 19 meetings. Atlanta will get a discount as the away team.
Braves at Mets SBG Best Bet: Atlanta Braves.