Mets vs Braves Showdown

The Mets head into Atlanta on Friday riding a four-game losing streak, and are slowly losing their grip on the NL East, while the Braves continue to search for answers after a frankly terrible first half for what should be one of the MLB's best teams. Atlanta is carrying a June ERA over 4.00, the pressure is on Atlanta’s frontline to steady the ship. The Mets' bullpen has been hit or miss this season, but has been seeing a resurgence recently, giving them a slight edge in tightly contested moments. The Mets have built an hold on the NL East  due to consistent production away from home, and they appear well-positioned to take advantage of a Braves roster still adjusting to key absences.

Atlanta’s bats haven’t looked quite the same since the injury bug hit, and their starter faces a tough matchup against a lineup that’s enjoyed recent success at this ballpark. With the visitors continuing to play sharp, opportunistic baseball, grabbing them at plus money makes this a tempting play against a favourite that hasn’t looked the part lately. This prediction gets a B grade.

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The Mets hit the road on Friday riding a poor run of form, while the Braves continue to look to rebound from a torrid start. The Mets have been producing at the plate with consistency despite their slide, and warmer summer conditions at Truist Park could further amplify offensive potential. Both clubs are feeling the pressure of the season's midpoint, and urgency on both sides may push managers to lean heavily on bullpens that aren’t exactly fresh.

Even with the Braves' recent struggles, their offence has the tools to contribute to a high-scoring affair, especially against a Mets relief corps taxed over the past several games. Given the current pitching state and the way both lineups are swinging, this looks like a spot where the total can climb early and keep going. Taking the over 8.5 is a smart play here. This prediction gets a B grade.

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The Mets are in Atlanta on Wednesday coming with a four game losing streak, while the Braves look to bounce back from a bad season so far. New York’s lineup has capitalized against left-handed pitching recently, and with Atlanta still without many key pieces and managing bullpen health concerns, the depth on the mound is being tested. New York’s own pitching staff has delivered where needed, particularly in late innings where a rested closer has re-established consistency. As the season nears it's mid point with postseason positioning on the line, keeping games close has become the Mets' trademark.

Atlanta’s current form doesn’t inspire much confidence, especially when they’re asked to protect slim margins against a team that’s been grinding out wins. With New York generating power in key spots and a reliable bullpen behind a starter who’s had prior success in this matchup, grabbing the run line at +1.5 is a solid angle. That extra run of insurance could make all the difference. This prediction gets a B grade.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 18/06/2025 09:49