Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets 5/1/23 – The Atlanta Braves will look for victory when they take on the New York Mets in Game 2 of their doubleheader on Monday afternoon. Spencer Strider will start for the Braves today against Denyi Reyes for Mets. Place your bets on your best team by following the latest MLB betting odds as your reference.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets
Date & Time: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
Location: Citi Field Queens, NY
TV: ESP+
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets 5/1/23 Betting Odds
Braves
Moneyline: -200
Spread: -1.5 (-118)
Total: 8.5 over (-103)
Mets
Moneyline: +165
Spread: +1.5 (-108)
Total: 8.5 under (-123)
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Analysis
The Atlanta Braves have had a successful week and won four out of their last five games, giving them momentum going with a win against the Mets. A victory could give them five victories out of six contests played and seal their series win. Atlanta is currently averaging 5.11 runs per game. They rank 11th in batting average with 0.255 while fifth for on base percentage with 0.335 while fourth in slugging percentage at 0.448. Ronald Acuna Jr. leads Atlanta with a 0.352 batting average while Matt Olson leads with eight homers and 25 RBI. Atlanta’s pitching has been impressive this season, giving up 3.52 runs per game while opponents hit for just 0.236 batting average against them. Their 3.37 ERA ranks fourth while 1.24 WHIP ranks 10th. Strider gave up two hits and no runs over eight innings while striking out 13 batters to record an 11-0 victory against Miami. If they want to secure victory, they will require similar efforts from him.
The New York Mets have struggled over the last week and lost five out of their last six games, hoping a win against Atlanta can give them their second victory in seven contests and help turn around their fortunes. New York is currently averaging 4.52 runs per game and boasts an average batting average of 0.240 – good enough to place them 20th overall in MLB. Their on base percentage ranks ninth while their slugging percentage comes in 18th. Brandon Nimmo leads New York with a 0.330 batting average and Pete Alonso leads with 10 homers and 25 RBI. New York’s pitching staff has performed admirably, giving up 4.22 runs per game on average. Opponents currently possess a 0.239 batting average against the Mets, placing them 16th overall in MLB. Their 4.36 ERA ranks 16th while their 1.36 WHIP places 20th. If the Cardinals hope to take home this win, their pitching staff must put forth an outstanding effort.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games. Atlanta are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Atlanta are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against NY Mets. Atlanta are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games when playing on the road against the NY Mets. Atlanta are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the National League.
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’ last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets’ last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta. NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League. NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League East Division division.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Free Pick
The Atlanta Braves have been playing well offensively, scoring 21 runs over their last four games and MLB betting analysts expect them to do well once again in this matchup as their hitting has been spot on all season long. Meanwhile, New York’s pitching hasn’t been very effective lately either with at least four runs given up in seven of their last eight contests and expect them to struggle stifling Braves momentum during this contest.
Free Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-118)
