MLB Betting Line Favors the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting New York Mets dueling the Atlanta Braves on Friday at SunTrust Park.

The Atlanta Braves will rely on Sean Newcomb to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Rafael Montero will be his counterpart for the New York Mets. Sean Newcomb is 2-8 this season, and Rafael Montero is 5-9.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Atlanta was a -136 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.5.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.4-4.2 win for the Braves on Friday. 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 (66-79) will face the 63-83 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 matches up the No. 14 (Atlanta Braves) and the No. 26 (New York Mets) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 16-ranked scoring average of 4.66 runs per game, against a New York Mets offense rated No. 17 and scoring 4.64 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.18 hits per game to date this season, more than the Mets hitters have managed (8.53 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Atlanta has the No. 26-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mets own the No. 28 mark in runs allowed.