The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves meet Tuesday in MLB action at Truist Park. Here’s a New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Prediction. This article will include a New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Pick.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 45-27 on the year and play the Phillies, Braves, and Pirates next. The New York Mets are batting .247 on the season, have a .332 OBP, and a .421 slugging percentage. The New York Mets pitching staff has a 2.97 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. Pete Alonso leads the New York Mets with 79 hits and 63 RBI, while Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto have combined for 141 hits and 74 RBI. 

David Peterson gets the ball for the New York Mets, and he is 5-2 with a 2.49 ERA and 71 strikeouts this season. Peterson is 3-5 with a 5.33 ERA and 64 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 31-39 on the year and play the Marlins, Mets, and Phillies next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .245 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and a .387 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 3.76 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. Austin Riley leads the Atlanta Braves with 81 hits and 36 RBI while Matt Olson and Michael Harris II have combined for 127 hits and 84 RBI.

Spencer Schwellenbach gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 5-4 with a 3.11 ERA and 84 strikeouts this season. Schwellenbach is 2-0 with a 0.86 ERA and 20 strikeouts in his career against the New York Mets.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

The Braves have won each of their last 11 Tuesday home games against NL East opponents.
The Mets have lost each of their last six Tuesday games at Truist Park.
The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last four games as home favorites against NL East opponents following a home loss.
The Mets have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games.
The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against the Mets.
The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games at Truist Park against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Why the New York Mets will win

The Mets have won each of their last nine games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
The Braves have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games against National League opponents.
The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against National League opponents following a home loss.
The Mets have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games against NL East opponents.
The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven night games.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

Marcell Ozuna has hit at least one home run in six of the Braves’ last 10 games against the Mets at Truist Park.
Austin Riley has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Braves’ last four games at Truist Park against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
Sean Murphy has scored at least one run in eight of his last nine appearances with the Braves as favorites against the Mets.
Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against the Mets at Truist Park.
Alex Verdugo has recorded at least one Double in each of his last five Tuesday night appearances against NL East teams that held a winning record.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

Francisco Lindor has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Mets as underdogs against the Braves.
Juan Soto has recorded a Double in four of the Mets’ last five games against NL East opponents.
Pete Alonso has recorded at least one RBI in six of the Mets’ last seven games as road underdogs against NL opponents.
Juan Soto has scored at least one run in each of the Mets’ last eight games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Jeff McNeil has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in night games.
Pete Alonso ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.390) this season.


New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

Schwellenbach has pitched this season with a 3.11 ERA and 1.00 WHIP, and he has a 2.29 ERA and .231 allowed batting average at home. You can make a case for the Braves with him on the bump. However, the Mets are the better team overall and Peterson has been even sharper with his 2.49 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. In 31 road innings, Peterson has a 2.90 ERA and .228 allowed batting average. Peterson is an all-star pitcher this season. The Braves continue to disappoint. Give me the Mets on the road on Tuesday night.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New York Mets