Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Prediction 8-22-23 MLB Picks
The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves clash Tuesday in game 2 of an MLB series at Truist Park. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The Mets look to stay hot after winning 7 of their last 9 games. The Mets are still 6.5 games out of the NL wild card race. The Mets pitching staff is 20th in ERA (4.48), 21st in WHIP (1.38) and 17th in quality starts (41). The Mets offense is 17th in runs per game (4.47), 22nd in batting average (.239) and 10th in homers (164). Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with 124 hits and 51 RBI, while Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor have combined for 242 hits and 125 RBI. Tylor Megill gets the ball, and he is 7-6 with a 5.33 ERA and 69 strikeouts this season. Megill is 1-2 with a 4.66 ERA and 40 strikeouts in his career against the Braves.
New York Mets Team Facts
- The Mets have lost seven of their last eight games at Truist Park.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Tuesday games as road underdogs.
- The Mets have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last 10 Tuesday games as road underdogs.
- The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Mets' last five Tuesday games at Truist Park.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Pete Alonso ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (39) this season.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Braves look for a win after winning 10 of their last 14 games. The Braves have a 12.5 game lead in the NL East. The Braves pitching staff is 6th in ERA (3.85), 16th in WHIP (1.28) and 12th in quality starts (46). The Braves' offense is 1st in runs per game (5.80), 1st in batting average (.274) and 1st in homers (237). Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Braves with 165 hits and 74 RBI, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson have combined for 262 hits and 185 RBI. Bryce Elder gets the ball, and he is 9-4 with a 3.46 ERA and 100 strikeouts this season. Elder is 1-0 with a 7.56 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Mets.
Atlanta Braves Team Facts
- The Braves have won each of their last 14 Tuesday night games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against the Mets.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven Tuesday games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have trailed after 7 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Braves' last five Tuesday games.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (43) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Braves ranks 1st in the league for runs scored this season (719).
- The Atlanta Braves ranks T1st in the league for hits this season (1161).
- The New York Mets ranks 29th in the league for doubles this season (168).
- The New York Mets ranks 27th in the league for walks allowed this season (469).
Randy’s Pick
The Mets have had issues stringing together wins all season long, and it's why it's hard to believe in them after a solid week and a half. The Braves also don't let losses linger very long, as they still have the best record in baseball. Tylor Megill has struggled all year with his 5.33 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. It's even worse for Megill on the road, where he has a 8.20 ERA and .351 allowed batting average. No, thanks. Give me the Braves and the RL for max betting value.
