MLB Game Preview - Mets underdogs vs Braves at New York

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July 22, 7:10 PM | GrassCiti Field

Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Odds

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The baseball wagering menu sees a clash between New York and Atlanta on Monday, with the host Mets trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The Mets will turn to Dillon Gee and his 7-7 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Braves send Julio Teheran (7-5) to the hill.



View Atlanta vs NY Mets Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Mets as +114 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Power Rankings:
According to new MLB Power Rankings here, it's the National League No. 11-ranked Mets and the National League No. 7-rated Braves in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features New York's National League No. 5-ranked scoring average of 4.2 runs per game, against a Braves offense rated No. 3 and scoring 4.4 runs per game in the league. The Mets have averaged 8.2 hits per game to date this season, less than the Braves hitters have managed (8.5 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the National League's No. 6-rated road mark, allowing 4.1 runs per game on the highway. New York, on the other hand, rates No. 12 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the White Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the White Sox at +112 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Atlanta suffered a 3-1 loss against Chicago on Sunday, as Mike Minor wasn't able to lead his team to victory at U.S. Cellular Field.

Last time out for New York, they were a 5-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Phillies at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at -108 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. The Mets hope for a dominant pitching performance similar to their last game when Matt Harvey struck out 10 batters in 5-0 victory on Sunday at Citi Field.


Atlanta Braves Trends:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

New York Mets Trends:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 5-5


A few Braves at Mets trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games
Atlanta is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets' last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Mets' last 17 games
NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets' last 6 games


Next up:
Atlanta at NY Mets, Tuesday, July 23

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