The New York Mets (75-42) and the Atlanta Braves (72-46) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game set Wednesday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mets lead 8-6
The Mets had a pair of shutout victories against the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and were humming along heading into Atlanta. The Braves didn’t care and have outscored the Mets 18-1 in the first 2 games of this 4-game set.
The defending champion Braves have rolled up 8 consecutive victories and have allowed 2 or fewer runs in each of their last 5 outings. Atlanta has won 35 of its last 51 games at Truist Park.
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Mets at Braves projected starters
RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Jake Odorizzi
Scherzer (8-2, 1.93 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 102 2/3 IP.
- Has registered a 4-1 record with a 2.16 ERA and 66 K across 50 IP across 8 road starts.
- Is 2-0 with a 1.31 ERA, 2 BB and 22 KK across 20 2/3 IP over 3 starts in August.
- Has a 2-0 record, 0.64 ERA with 0 BB, 20 K and a .143 opponent batting average across 14 IP in 2 starts vs. Atlanta this season.
Odorizzi (4-4, 3.80 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 68 2/3 IP.
- Is 2-1 with a 3.45 ERA with a .217 opponent BA with 26 K across 28 2/3 IP through 6 home starts.
- Allowed 3 R (2 ER) with 6 H, 3 BB and 4 K across 4 2/3 IP in his Braves debut Aug. 6 against the Mets at Citi Field.
Mets at Braves odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Mets -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Braves +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+115) | Braves +1.5 (-140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mets at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 4, Braves 2
Money line
The METS (-155) are worth a roll of the dice in Wednesday’s game behind Scherzer. New York hasn’t fared very well so far in this series, with Atlanta outscoring it 18-1, but the Braves are going to see this win streak snapped eventually, and Scherzer is the perfect pitcher to help cool them off.
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Run line/Against the spread
The METS -1.5 (+115) are a better value at plus-money. After getting boat-raced in each of the first 2 games in this series, casual bettors might shy away. However, the pitching matchup is squarely in the favor of the visitors here. Look for Scherzer and company to get it done by at least 2 runs.
Over/Under
The UNDER 7.5 (-110) is worth a look in this one.
The Under has hit in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Mets, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 games inside the NL East Division.
The Under is 3-1-2 in the past 6 games for the Braves, while going 3-1-3 in the past 7 inside the division, including Tuesday’s shutout win.
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