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On Friday, a clash of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the Atlanta Braves (17-9) visiting the New York Mets (15-11) at 7:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Max Fried (1-0) for the Braves, and David Peterson (1-3) for the Mets.
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Braves are favored to win (-144) over the Mets (+123). The game’s total is set at 7.5.
Braves vs. Mets Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-144)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Mets
- Game Day: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Orlando Arcia | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Lucas Luetge | 15-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| Raisel Iglesias | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
| Eli White | Paternity List | Personal |
| Joe Jiménez | Paternity List | Personal |
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Omar Narváez | 10-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Justin Verlander | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Stephen Ridings | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Elieser Hernandez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Stephen Nogosek | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
Last Time Out: Braves and Mets
The Braves’ matchup yesterday versus the Marlins finished in a 5-4 loss. Kevin Pillar went 1-for-2 with an RBI in the defeat, while A.J. Minter threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up five earned runs on five hits while striking out two en route to taking the loss.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 23 times this season and won 15, or 65.2%, of those games. Atlanta has entered 14 games this season favored by -144 or more and is 11-3 in those contests. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 59% chance to win. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 16 of their 26 chances. In 26 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 13-13-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 26 | .352 (3) | .447 (2) | .552 (17) | 3.3% (81) | 13.9% (24) | 13.9% (32) |
| Ozzie Albies | 26 | .257 (84) | .309 (119) | .505 (41) | 6.4% (14) | 15.6% (36) | 6.4% (139) |
| Matt Olson | 26 | .250 (98) | .370 (50) | .540 (23) | 5.9% (18) | 35.3% (176) | 15.1% (21) |
| Sean Murphy | 25 | .263 (70) | .404 (17) | .592 (7) | 6.4% (14) | 23.4% (104) | 17.0% (9) |
| Austin Riley | 26 | .258 (79) | .351 (69) | .454 (67) | 4.4% (50) | 28.9% (142) | 12.3% (46) |
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been underdogs in seven games this season and have come away with the win three times (42.9%) in those contests. New York has played as an underdog of +123 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The Mets have an implied victory probability of 44.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with New York have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 11 of 26 chances this season. In 26 games with a line this season, the Mets have a mark of 13-13-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 26 | .252 (97) | .325 (97) | .563 (15) | 8.8% (3) | 22.8% (97) | 9.6% (84) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 26 | .341 (4) | .446 (3) | .473 (53) | 1.8% (136) | 12.5% (16) | 15.2% (20) |
| Francisco Lindor | 26 | .222 (141) | .322 (100) | .455 (65) | 3.5% (70) | 25.2% (121) | 9.6% (84) |
| Jeff McNeil | 26 | .301 (25) | .414 (10) | .419 (89) | 0.9% (158) | 8.1% (5) | 12.6% (40) |
| Starling Marte | 24 | .229 (124) | .319 (105) | .313 (161) | 1.1% (147) | 16.0% (38) | 9.6% (84) |
Braves vs. Mets Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Braves to win (-144 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (7.5 runs).