The New York Mets get a visit from the Atlanta Braves in MLB baseball betting action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
Matt Wisler, with a record of 0-2 on the season, gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, while the New York Mets trot Matt Harvey to the mound in this one. He is 2-3 so far in 2016.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the New York Mets in this matchup found them as -240 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 7 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.5-3.0 victory for 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
New York (16-8) will face the 6-19 Braves in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Atlanta injuries news.
The New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Mets if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 4 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 27.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Mets No. 8-ranked scoring average of 4.67 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves offense rated No. 30 and scoring 3.2 runs per game. The Mets have averaged 8.71 hits per game to date this season, more than the Braves hitters have managed (7.68 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 4-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 26 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta looks to rebound from a loss to the Mets, who beat them 4-1 on Monday behind a start from B Colon at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at New York, Wednesday, May 4th