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At Truist Field on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves (71-47) play the New York Mets (76-42), with first pitch at 7:20 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom (1-0) for the Mets, and Max Fried (10-4) for the Braves.
The Mets are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-123) on the road at the Braves (+105). The game’s over/under is set at 7.
Mets vs. Braves Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-123)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Braves
- Game Day: Thursday, August 18, 2022
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Truist Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Tomás Nido | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Luis Guillorme | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Drew Smith | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Tommy Hunter | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Sean Reid-Foley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tylor Megill | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Orlando Arcia | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Chadwick Tromp | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Darren O’Day | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Ozzie Albies | 60 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Mike Soroka | 60 Day Injury List | Achilles |
| Adam Duvall | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Manny Piña | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Max Fried | 7 Day Injury List | Head |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | Day-to-day | Knee |
| Eddie Rosario | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Last Time Out: Mets and Braves
Max Scherzer (6.00 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 8 K) was credited with the win in the Mets’ 9-7 victory over the Braves yesterday. Starling Marte led the way offensively, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and two RBI. Jake Odorizzi (5.00 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 2 K) was handed the loss for the Braves.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have won 62, or 70.5%, of the 88 games they’ve played as favorites this season. New York has a record of 55-23, a 70.5% win rate, when favored by -123 or more by bookmakers this season. The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 55.2%. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 61 of their 118 opportunities. The Mets are 65-53-0 ATS in their 118 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 117 | .276 (36) | .355 (32) | .526 (11) | 5.8% (10) | 20.2% (76) | 9.4% (55) |
| Francisco Lindor | 117 | .271 (45) | .347 (43) | .461 (37) | 4.1% (36) | 19.1% (67) | 9.4% (55) |
| Starling Marte | 100 | .291 (22) | .342 (54) | .465 (34) | 3.2% (65) | 19.6% (72) | 5.1% (134) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 109 | .267 (51) | .351 (38) | .413 (83) | 2.1% (102) | 16.5% (44) | 9.1% (67) |
| Jeff McNeil | 104 | .316 (4) | .371 (17) | .460 (38) | 1.7% (115) | 12.9% (15) | 6.5% (107) |
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have been underdogs in 27 games this season and have come away with the win eight times (29.6%) in those contests. This season, Atlanta has come away with a win three times in 15 chances when named as an underdog of at least +105 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Braves have a 48.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 61 of their 119 opportunities. The Braves are 60-59-0 against the spread in their 119 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 117 | .288 (24) | .354 (34) | .566 (5) | 5.9% (8) | 24.2% (109) | 7.3% (92) |
| Matt Olson | 119 | .249 (91) | .335 (66) | .490 (22) | 4.8% (21) | 24.7% (117) | 10.9% (37) |
| Dansby Swanson | 119 | .292 (21) | .348 (40) | .455 (42) | 3.2% (65) | 26.3% (129) | 7.5% (89) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 84 | .275 (38) | .371 (17) | .419 (76) | 2.7% (87) | 22.3% (93) | 11.0% (33) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 108 | .214 (136) | .263 (141) | .393 (100) | 4.5% (28) | 23.9% (107) | 6.0% (119) |
Mets vs. Braves Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Mets vs. Braves sees the Braves (+105 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over on 7 runs.