New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 8-13-23 MLB Picks

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets clash in Sunday Night Baseball in game 4 of an MLB series at Citi Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Braves look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Braves have an 11-game lead in the NL East. The Braves pitching staff is 8th in ERA (3.91), 17th in WHIP (1.29) and 14th in quality starts (41). The Braves' offense is 1st in runs per game (5.84), 1st in batting average (.275) and 1st in homers (224). Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Braves with 156 hits and 71 RBI, while Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies have combined for 252 hits and 165 RBI. Yonny Chirinos gets the ball, and he is 5-4 with a 4.83 ERA and 44 strikeouts this season. This will be Chirinos’ second career game against the Mets.

Atlanta Braves Team Facts

• The Braves have won each of their last nine night games against NL East opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against NL East opponents.
• The Braves have led after 7 innings in each of their last six games against NL East opponents.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Braves' last four night games at Citi Field.
• The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games against NL East opponents.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Matt Olson ranks 1st in the league in Home Runs (42) this season.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The Mets look to snap a disappointing 3-game losing streak. The Mets are now 9 games back in the NL wild card race. The Mets pitching staff is 21st in ERA (4.53), 22nd in WHIP (1.38) and 21st in quality starts (37). The Mets offense is 20th in runs per game (4.31), 25th in batting average (.236) and 11th in homers (144). Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with 109 hits and 47 RBI, while Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor have combined for 213 hits and 107 RBI. Kodai Senga gets the ball, and he is 8-6 with a 3.24 ERA and 142 strikeouts this season. This will be Senga’s first career game against the Braves.

New York Mets Team Facts

• The Mets have lost each of their last 11 night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line each of their last 11 night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the last four night games between the Braves and Mets at Citi Field.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Pete Alonso ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (35) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Mets ranks 29th in the league for doubles this season (157).
• The New York Mets ranks 27th in the league for hits this season (908).
• The Atlanta Braves ranks 1st in the league for runs scored this season (678).
• The Atlanta Braves ranks 1st in the league for home runs this season (225).

Randy’s Pick

The Mets should have a decent crowd on Sunday night, and Kodai Senga has been a bright spot with his 3.24 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. I still want nothing to do with the Mets, the most disappointing team in baseball and a money burner for bettors. Only the Diamondbacks and Marlins have lost more money for bettors over the last 30 days than the Mets. The Braves have been great all year and have the best offense in baseball. Give me the cheap price with the Braves.