Braves vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 12

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  • The Braves are -225 favorites vs the Mets
  • Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Strider
  • Mets starting pitcher: José Quintana
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The Atlanta Braves (-225) visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets (+185) on Saturday, August 12, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm EDT in Flushing, Queens.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+100).

The Braves vs Mets Over/Under is 11 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 73-41 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 44-71 ATS.

Braves vs. Mets Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-2.5 +100O 11 -115-225
Mets +2.5 -120U 11 -105+185

Braves vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 80.1% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Mets and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 41 of his last 50 games (+20.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Runs Over in 36 of his last 49 games (+19.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Singles Over in 33 of his last 50 games (+13.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Total Bases Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+13.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 43 games (+13.10 Units / 15% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Hits Under in 30 of his last 44 games (+15.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Singles Under in 35 of his last 49 games (+14.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Singles Under in 30 of his last 50 games (+13.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 30 of his last 46 games (+11.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Mark Vientos has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.55 Units / 40% ROI)

Mets vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Danny Mendick 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Omar Narvaez 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Matt Olson 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
Sean Murphy 0.5 +360 0.5 -650

Mets vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Danny Mendick 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Omar Narvaez 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Sean Murphy 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Mets vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Danny Mendick 0.5 +260 0.5 -375
Omar Narvaez 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Matt Olson 0.5 +100 0.5 -135
Sean Murphy 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Mets vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Reyes 3.5 +145 3.5 -190
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 56 games (+17.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 66 of their last 114 games (+13.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 69 of their last 114 games (+12.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 57 games (+8.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.43 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games at home (+9.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.85 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games at home (+7.19 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 20 of their last 33 games at home (+5.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+3.80 Units / 47% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 57-57 against the Run Line (-3 Units / -2.24% ROI).

  • 73-41 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / 2.25% ROI
  • 61-49 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.1 Units / 5.7% ROI
  • 49-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.05 Units / -14.54% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 44-71 against the Run Line (-37.45 Units / -25.51% ROI).

  • 52-63 when betting on the Moneyline for -30.5 Units / -19.33% ROI
  • 47-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -22.8 Units / -18.15% ROI
  • 63-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +11 Units / 8.78% ROI

Opponents have a miss rate of 40% (487/1,208) against Spencer Strider this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 100th Percentile.

Spencer Strider has struck out 38% (107/283) of left-handed batters he faced this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Spencer Strider has 52 three-pitch strikeouts this season — most among pitchers in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 49% (101/207) against Spencer Strider on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — 100th Percentile.

Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jose Quintana has not allowed a HR in any of his last 16 starts dating back to August 10th, 2022 — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 55% (613/1,112) when ahead in the count since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 110 total IP; League Avg: 62% — second Percentile.

Jose Quintana has not allowed a home run in any of the last 91.0 innings he’s appeared — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Jose Quintana has allowed a slugging percentage of just .203 (65 Total Bases / 320 ABs) when ahead in the count since last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 110 total IP; League Avg: .299 — 98th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Braves are 21-32 (.396) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .218.

The Braves are 42-30 (.583) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

The Braves are 18-18 (.500) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .274.

The Braves are 18-7 (.720) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Mets are just 5-30 (.143) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .274.

The Mets are 134-1 (.993) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .952.

The Mets are just 35-18 (.660) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .782.

The Mets are 133-7 (.950) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .909.

Braves hitters are slugging .463 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Braves hitters are slugging .534 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .889 (936 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .739.

Braves hitters are slugging .522 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

The Mets have scored first in just 39% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Mets have scored first in just 34% of their road games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 55%.

Mets hitters have just 659 strikeouts in 3,220 PA’s (20%) against LHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets hitters have just 1,474 strikeouts in 7,295 PA’s (20%) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 23% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

Braves pitchers have won 47% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Mets pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 66% of their games on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

The Mets pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 57% of their games on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Mets pitchers have walked 95 of 1,004 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Samuel Coonrod (Mets): Lat, D60
  • Luis Guillorme (Mets): Leg, D10
  • Edwin Díaz (Mets): Knee, D60
  • Edwin Uceta (Mets): Ankle, D60
  • Starling Marte (Mets): Migraines, D10
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Francisco Lindor (Mets): Side, Day-to-Day
  • Timothy Locastro (Mets): Back, D60
  • Demetrius Stewart (Mets): Wrist, Day-to-Day
  • Elieser Hernández (Mets): Pec, D15
  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Samuel Hilliard (Braves): Heel, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Daysbel Hernández (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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