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At Citi Field on Friday, the New York Mets (67-38) play the Atlanta Braves (62-43), with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Mets will be Taijuan Walker (9-2), opposed by the Braves’ Ian Anderson (9-6).
At home, the Mets are favored to win on the moneyline (-137) over the Braves (+116). The total for this contest is 8.5.
Mets vs. Braves Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-137)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Braves
- Game Day: Friday, August 5, 2022
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Drew Smith | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | 10 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Adam Duvall | 10 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Darren O’Day | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Ozzie Albies | 60 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Mike Soroka | 60 Day Injury List | Achilles |
| Kirby Yates | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manny Piña | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Mets and Braves
Carlos Carrasco (6.00 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 6 K) registered the win in the Mets’ 6-4 victory over the Braves yesterday. Tyler Naquin led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI. Kyle Wright (6.00 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Braves.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have won 53, or 68.8%, of the 77 games they’ve played as favorites this season. New York is 34-16 this season when entering a game favored by -137 or more on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 57.8% chance to win. So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in 54 of their 105 games with a total. The Mets have an ATS record of 57-48-0 in 105 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 104 | .278 (39) | .357 (31) | .554 (7) | 6.5% (6) | 19.5% (72) | 9.2% (65) |
| Francisco Lindor | 104 | .261 (62) | .340 (57) | .457 (47) | 4.1% (41) | 19.8% (77) | 9.6% (56) |
| Starling Marte | 88 | .299 (18) | .346 (47) | .466 (36) | 2.9% (79) | 19.3% (71) | 4.7% (143) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 97 | .270 (48) | .351 (40) | .426 (72) | 2.3% (101) | 17.0% (52) | 9.1% (68) |
| Jeff McNeil | 92 | .302 (15) | .360 (28) | .428 (68) | 1.4% (130) | 12.4% (12) | 6.7% (106) |
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have been underdogs in 22 games this season and have come away with the win seven times (31.8%) in those contests. This year, Atlanta has won one of five games when listed as at least +116 or worse on the moneyline. The Braves have an implied victory probability of 46.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 53 of their 106 opportunities. The Braves have posted a record of 52-54-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 104 | .297 (21) | .359 (29) | .595 (6) | 6.5% (6) | 25.2% (121) | 7.3% (94) |
| Matt Olson | 106 | .246 (99) | .334 (69) | .486 (25) | 4.5% (34) | 24.8% (118) | 11.2% (29) |
| Dansby Swanson | 106 | .297 (21) | .355 (33) | .464 (39) | 3.4% (61) | 26.1% (130) | 7.6% (89) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 100 | .222 (134) | .275 (142) | .405 (94) | 4.6% (30) | 22.9% (101) | 6.5% (113) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 71 | .256 (-) | .355 (-) | .396 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 23.6% (-) | 10.7% (-) |
Mets vs. Braves Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Mets vs. Braves is the Mets (-137 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we pick the over on 8.5 runs.