Atlanta Braves Starter R.A. Dickey Out to Silence New York Mets Bats in MLB Contest

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Atlanta and New York on Tuesday, with the host Braves trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Matt Harvey gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the New York Mets on Tuesday; he's 2-1 on the season. The Atlanta Braves, meanwhile, will counter with R.A. Dickey, who will be looking to improve on his 2-2 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Atlanta Braves in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 102 at Sportsbook for Tuesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Braves to win this game 8.2-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Atlanta (10-14) will face the 11-14 Mets in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs New York injuries news.

This game puts the Atlanta Braves, most recently No. 14 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the New York Mets, who rate a No. 30 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Atlanta has baseball's No. 12-rated offensive output, at 9.12 hits per game. The New York Mets average 7.52 hits per game, good for No. 26 on the list.

Comparing defensive stats, New York owns the No. 29-rated road mark, allowing 6.09 runs per game on the highway. Atlanta, on the other hand, rates No. 16 in scoring at home.