The New York Mets (19-16) and Atlanta Braves (19-22) play Game 2 of a three-game set Tuesday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mets lead 1-0
The Mets took Monday’s opener 3-1 to snap a three-game slide as the Braves lost a second in a row and the fifth in their last seven games.
As of this publishing, the Mets had not named Tuesday’s starting pitcher and could go with an opener. Manager Luis Rojas said RHP Jordan Yamamoto and LHP Thomas Szapucki, both with Triple-A Syracuse, are options. Yamamoto has pitched in 20 major-league games but only 4 last season and 1 this year, while Szapucki would be making his MLB debut.
- Yamamoto in 2021: 1-0, 3.38 ERA (2 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 4 H, 0 BB and 1 K in 1 relief outing with the big-league club; 0-1, 4.70 ERA (7 2/3, 4 ER) 1.70 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 and 5.9 BB/9 in 2 Triple-A starts
- Yamamoto career vs. Braves: 0-0, 12.46 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 2.08 WHIP, 10 K in 1 start and 1 relief appearance
- Szapucki in 2021: 0-1, 4.00 ERA (9 IP, 4 ER), 11 H, 4 BB, 10 K in 2 Triple-A games (1 start and 1 relief outing)
LHP Tucker Davidson is projected to start for the Braves, marking his second-career MLB appearance. The rookie southpaw debuted last season and took a loss with 2 earned runs (7 total) allowed in his only start.
- Last outing: Loss in MLB debut, 1 2/3 IP, 7 R, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 2 K, 53 pitches, in 8-2 home loss to Boston Red Sox Sept. 26, 2020
- 2021 with Triple-A Gwinnett: 2-0, 0.64 ERA (14 IP, 1 ER), 0.71 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 1.9 BB/9 in 2 starts
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Mets at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:10 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Mets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Braves -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Mets +1.5 (-160) | Braves -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Prediction
Braves 5, Mets 2
Money line (ML)
ATLANTA (-145) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.
The Mets won Monday, but they resemble a MASH unit. RF Michael Conforto and 2B Jeff McNeil landed on the 10-day injured list with hamstring injuries prior to the 3-1 victory, joining 3B J.D. Davis, OFs Brandon Nimmo and Albert Almora and RHPs Jacob deGrom, Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard.
OF Kevin Pillar is also out after suffering multiple nasal fractures when getting hit in the face by a pitch Monday night.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
PASS. I wouldn’t bet on the Mets with all their injuries and the Braves are one of the worst ATS teams this season.
ATS records: Mets 15-20 | Braves 15-26
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the play. I don’t see much offense coming out of the Mets lineup, which is depleted by injuries. Plus, they’re averaging only 3.49 runs per game, which ranks 29th in the majors.
O/U records: Mets 14-18-2 | Braves 22-18-1
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| JOHNNY’S RECORD | W-L | SP | ROI |
| 2021 MLB | 42-45-2 | 12-15-1 | -7.695 |
| 2020 MLB | 80-59-1 | 39-21 | +24.79 |
| 2021 (all sports) | 145-130-3 | 61-56-1 | +5.855 |
| *–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment | |||
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