Braves vs Mets Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – April 29, 2023

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In the second game of a four-game set at Citi Field, the Atlanta Braves (18-9) play the New York Mets (15-12), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Spencer Strider (3-0) for the Braves, and Tylor Megill (3-1) for the Mets.

Despite being the away team the Braves are a moderate moneyline favorite (-176) over the Mets (+148). The over/under in this contest is set at 7.5.

Braves vs. Mets Odds

Run Line

Atlanta Braves (-1.5)

Moneyline

Braves (-176)

Total

7.5 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)

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When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Mets

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 29, 2023
  • Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Stadium: Citi Field

Braves Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Orlando Arcia 10-Day Injured List Wrist
Lucas Luetge 15-Day Injured List Bicep
Raisel Iglesias 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Kolby Allard 60-Day Injured List Oblique
Tyler Matzek 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Huascar Ynoa 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Travis d’Arnaud 7-Day Injured List Concussion
Joe Jiménez Paternity List Personal

Mets Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Omar Narváez 10-Day Injured List Calf
Tim Locastro 10-Day Injured List Back
Stephen Ridings 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Elieser Hernandez 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Justin Verlander 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Edwin Uceta 15-Day Injured List Ankle
Stephen Nogosek 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Carlos Carrasco 15-Day Injured List Elbow
José Quintana 60-Day Injured List Ribs
Bryce Montes de Oca 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Edwin Díaz 60-Day Injured List Knee
Sam Coonrod 60-Day Injured List Back

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Betting Trends

Braves Betting Records and Team Stats

The Braves have been favorites in 24 games this season and won 16 (66.7%) of those contests. Atlanta has entered eight games this season favored by -176 or more and is 7-1 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.8% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 16 of their 27 games with a total this season. The Braves are 14-13-0 ATS in their 27 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 27 .352 (3) .444 (3) .546 (20) 3.2% (83) 14.4% (25) 13.6% (34)
Matt Olson 27 .252 (97) .369 (48) .563 (11) 6.6% (10) 35.2% (179) 14.8% (22)
Ozzie Albies 27 .252 (97) .304 (129) .495 (43) 6.3% (14) 16.2% (39) 6.3% (143)
Sean Murphy 26 .256 (86) .396 (20) .577 (8) 6.3% (14) 24.0% (117) 16.7% (13)
Austin Riley 27 .253 (91) .350 (69) .444 (73) 4.3% (51) 29.9% (158) 12.8% (41)

Mets Betting Records and Team Stats

The Mets have been victorious in three of the eight contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. New York has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +148. The Mets have an implied victory probability of 40.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. New York’s games have gone over the total in 11 of their 27 opportunities. The Mets have an against the spread record of 13-14-0 in 27 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Pete Alonso 27 .257 (83) .328 (95) .562 (12) 8.6% (3) 23.3% (108) 9.5% (85)
Brandon Nimmo 27 .330 (7) .435 (5) .457 (62) 1.7% (141) 13.9% (21) 14.8% (22)
Francisco Lindor 27 .218 (152) .316 (115) .446 (70) 3.4% (73) 25.6% (127) 9.4% (88)
Jeff McNeil 27 .298 (29) .416 (8) .415 (93) 0.9% (161) 8.0% (4) 13.3% (37)
Mark Canha 26 .224 (140) .310 (121) .365 (125) 2.0% (125) 19.0% (65) 10.0% (76)

Braves vs. Mets Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Braves will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-176). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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