Atlanta Braves at New York Mets 8/24/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
MLB: 7:10 PM EST
Aug. 24, 2019
TV: WPIX
Latest Odds : NYM -116 Total 8.5
The New York Mets remain at Citi Field on Saturday to continue their series against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets are 3rd in the NL East and continue their hunt to make a wildcard spot. New York has won six of their last ten games and entered this series riding a five game win streak. The Mets carry a 37-21 home field record.
Zack Wheeler will make his 25th start of the season for the Mets. Wheeler is 9-7 on the season with 149.1 innings pitched. Wheeler has 153 strikeouts and carries a 4.40 ERA. Wheeler pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 4 runs on 4 hits.
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The Atlanta Braves also entered this series riding a five game win streak. Atlanta beat the Marlins on Wednesday and lead the NL East. The Braves have won eight of their last ten games and carries a 38-25 road record. Atlanta averages 5.4 runs per game which ranks 5th best in the league.
Max Fried will make his 25th start of the season for the Braves. Fried is 14-4 on the season with 131.1 innings pitched. Fried has 134 strikeouts, 41 walks, and carries a 3.84 ERA. Fried pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 3 runs on 8 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Braves are 5-0 in the last 5 games.
Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Braves are 14-17 in their last 31 games as a road under dog.
Mets are 6-4 in their last 10 games on the money line.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves +106
The Braves show value as the road underdog on Saturday. Wheeler gets the start for the Mets and has allowed 24 runs over his last three starts. Atlanta is 35-21 in divisional games and are the better team in this game. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 7-4.