We all know about Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard, but Steven Matz is looking to join the club of feared Mets starters – and he’s off to a good start. Matz has a 0.87 ERA and 1.16 WHIP through his first two starts. New York is a +120 moneyline underdog against Kevin Gausman and the Braves tonight in Atlanta. The total opened at 9.
I really like the underdog Mets in this game but my best bet is UNDER five runs for the first five innings. New York’s bullpen has been taxed pretty good lately, which is why I don’t love the full-game UNDER bet, however, both Gausman and Matz have been quality.
I suspect that Matz and Gausman both get through at least five tonight, keeping things in check until our bet cashes.
The total has gone UNDER in seven of the last 10 games between these teams. The Mets are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games vs the Braves.away The Braves are 2-6 SU and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games vs divisional opponents.home