Atlanta Braves (85-71) vs New York Mets (87-69)
Game Info: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:20 pm (Truist Park)
Spencer Schwellenbach (7-7) (3.61) vs Luis Severino (11-6) (3.94)
Betting Odds: Atlanta Braves -135 / New York Mets +115 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves meet Tuesday in MLB action from Truist Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The New York Mets will send out Luis Severino for the start here and Severino is 11-6 with a 3.79 ERA and 156 strikeouts this season. In his career, Severino is 1-1 with a 3.15 ERA and 20 strikeouts against the Braves. The Atlanta Braves will start Spencer Schwellenbach here and Schwellenbach is 7-7 with a 3.61 ERA and 118 strikeouts this season. This will be Schwellenbach’s second career start against the Mets.
New York Mets Recap
The New York Mets come into this one looking to build on their series win over the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to a 2-1 win over the Phils in Sunday’s series finale. The win for the Mets gave them back-to-back series wins after knocking off the Nationals this time last week.
Mets Trying To Lock Up Playoff Spot
Pete Alonso has 34 home runs and 88 RBIs with 31 doubles and Francisco Lindor has 39 doubles of his own with 31 home runs and 86 RBIs along with 27 stolen bases. Brandon Nimmo has 87 RBIs and 149 strikeouts while Lindor has a team-high 163 hits and Harrison Bader has 17 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Mets have won each of their last seven road games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Braves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against NL East opponents following a win.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this one looking to build on their series win over the Miami Marlins last time out thanks to a 5-4 win in Sunday’s series finale. The win gave the Braves back-to-back series wins after knocking off the Reds to start the week.
Braves Looking To Overtake In Wild Card Race
Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves with 181 hits including 38 home runs and 101 RBIs while Orlando Arcia has 23 doubles and Ozzie Albies has 28 doubles, logging 95 hits as well this season. Ronald Acuna Jr. has a team-high 16 stolen bases as well this season but is out for the season with a torn ACL. Matt Olson has a team-high 37 doubles, 29 home runs, and 98 RBIs with 162 strikeouts and Austin Riley has 26 doubles with a pair of triples, 19 home runs, and 56 RBIs.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last nine night games at Truist Park following a road win.
- The Mets have lost seven of their last eight games at Truist Park following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in eight of their last nine night games at Truist Park following a road win.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against the Braves following a home win.
Mets vs. Braves Prediction
I’m on the Braves here. I just think that the Braves have more to play for slightly being the team on the outside looking in, and the Braves MUST win this series if they’re not going to sweep. Severino hasn’t been as sharp on the road and Schwellenbach’s been a consistent contributor for the Braves this season. Give me Atlanta to draw first blood here.
Chris’s Pick Atlanta -135
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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