The New York Mets host Atlanta on Monday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 15-8 mark against the 6-18 Braves in MLB betting odds action at Citi Field.
The New York Mets will turn to Bartolo Colon and his 1-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Atlanta Braves send Mike Foltynewicz (0-2) to the hill.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.4-2.9 result in favor of the Mets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Mets sport a record of 15-8 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 6-18 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Atlanta injuries news.
The New York Mets sit at No. 4 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Atlanta Braves sit at No. 27 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up New York Mets No. 8 ranked offense (4.7 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 26 at 5.21 runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have been averaging 8.74 hits per game, more than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (7.62 hits on average).
New York owns the No. 4 defense, allowing 4.7 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Atlanta's No. 26-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta needed extra innings to get the job done against the Cubs on Sunday as the Braves defeated them 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
New York looks to rebound from a loss to the Giants, who beat them 6-1 on Sunday behind a start from M Bumgarner at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at New York, Tuesday, May 3rd