New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves 8/23/2023 Game Odds and Tips
New York Mets (59-67) vs Atlanta Braves (80-44)
New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves 8/23/2023 – On Wednesday night, the New York Mets enter Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are 80-44, while the Mets had a record of 59-67 entering this game. The Braves had the Mets’ number this season, winning 7 of the previous 10 games.
By far, the National League’s finest offensive belongs to the Braves. They are averaging 9.4 hits each game while batting an absurd .271. Additionally, they score 6 runs a game while keeping an OBP of .344. Conversely, the Mets are only averaging .236 as a club and scoring 4.6 runs a game. For insightful predictions and strategies, consider exploring free MLB winning picks today to enhance your understanding of the matchup.
Mets vs. Braves Game Info
Jose Quintana (1-4, ERA: 3.03) vs Charlie Morton (12-10, ERA: 3.54)
Right-hander Charlie Morton of the Atlanta Braves, 12-10 with a 3.54 ERA, will start. Although Morton has been reliable throughout the season, his past two games have been outstanding. He pitched 11 innings in those two games without allowing any earned runs. He earned two victories for his club while only surrendering seven hits overall.
With an ERA of 3.03 and a record of 1-4, Jose Quintana of the New York Mets responds. Quintana has pitched effectively this season despite his 1-4 record. When he has on the mound, the Mets have just not hit. Through Quintana’s previous three starts, the Mets’ offense has only managed to score 4 runs. All four runs were scored during Quintana’s most recent start against the Cardinals, which the Mets won 4-2. triumph.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -200, Total Odds: 9.5
The Atlanta Braves secured victory in five out of their last seven matchups, showing a strong offensive performance with 13 runs scored in their recent three games. Given their history of success against left-handed pitchers this season, it’s likely that their offensive prowess will continue to shine in this game. However, Quintana’s recent starts have been less than stable, particularly on the road, where he allowed seven runs across his last three outings. His struggles have been amplified against the Braves, surrendering nine runs in his last three encounters. Compounded by the fact that New York’s bullpen ranks among the league’s weakest, the Mets are poised to face significant challenges in containing the Braves’ offensive onslaught.
On the other side, the Mets also achieved victory in five of their last seven contests, exhibiting impressive offensive momentum with a collective tally of 26 runs across their last three road games. However, their offensive capabilities might be hindered in this game due to their relative difficulty in hitting right-handed pitchers. Meanwhile, Morton’s recent performances on the mound have been commendable, conceding just five runs in his past three starts. He even managed to keep the Mets scoreless in his last encounter against them. Backed by Atlanta’s strong bullpen, which ranks second-best in the league, the Mets are anticipated to face challenges in generating runs. Considering these factors, selecting Atlanta to cover the run line seems like a prudent choice.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The NY Mets are 3-13 SU in their last 16 matches with the Braves.
The New York Mets are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
The Mets are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road against Atlanta.
The total stayed UNDER in 6 of the NY Mets’ last 7 games played on a Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Atlanta Braves are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games at home.
Atlanta is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home against the New York Mets.
The total went OVER in 13 of Atlanta’s last 19 games with an opponent in the NL.
The total stayed UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 12 home games on a Wednesday.
New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves 8/23/2023 Betting Picks
Despite being active as sellers during the trade deadline, the Mets find themselves just 8 games below a .500 record. Recent performance has seen them enjoy a modest winning streak, securing victory in 7 of their last 9 matches. While they remain a considerable 22 games behind the leading Braves, they maintain a firm grip on their position in the NL East. Although their chances for a Wild Card spot remain on the outskirts, the Mets could capitalize on their current momentum to potentially secure it.
Conversely, the Braves have suffered consecutive defeats against the Giants and the same Mets team mentioned earlier. Assuming the Mets maintain their offensive momentum, there’s a good chance Quintana could claim his second victory.
Following a lopsided loss on Monday, it’s recommended to favor the BRAVES -1.5 (-125) when they play at home on Tuesday, with Elder taking the mound. In this season, the Braves have managed to defeat the Mets by a margin of at least 2 runs in 7 of their 8 victories against their divisional rivals. For valuable insights into this matchup and more, consider exploring free sports winning picks.
Since the commencement of August, the Braves have showcased their prowess with the third-best ISO (.217), leading wOBA (.372), and second-best wRC+ (132) against right-handed pitching. Moreover, in the context of the last 4 meetings this season, the Over has prevailed in 3 out of 4 instances.
