Braves vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 6

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  • The (73-33) are favorites vs the (73-33)
  • Braves starting pitcher: Jacob Odorizzi (4-3), 3.75 ERA
  • Mets starting pitcher: David Peterson (5-2), 3.54 ERA
  • Watch the game on SNY

The Atlanta Braves () visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets () on Saturday, August 6, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10pm EDT in Flushing, Queens.

The are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at ().

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

So far this season, the Braves are 64-43 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 57-49 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves O
Mets U

Braves vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Saturday‘s matchup with 74.1% 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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Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Matt Olson has hit the Singles Under in 66 of his last 95 games (+20.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 57 of his last 95 games (+19.85 Units / 19% ROI)

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Starling Marte has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 34 games at home (+18.80 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Starling Marte has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 34 games at home (+16.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 24 games (+13.65 Units / 27% ROI)

Mets vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Nimmo 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
Jeff McNeil 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Peter Alonso 0.5 +180 0.5 -275

Mets vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Nimmo 1.5 +165 1.5 -250
Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 -175 0.5 +120
Francisco Lindor 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
Jeff McNeil 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
Peter Alonso 1.5 +180 1.5 -275

Mets vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Nimmo 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +130 0.5 -190
Jeff McNeil 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
Peter Alonso 0.5 -115 0.5 -115

Mets vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
David Peterson 5.5 +100 5.5 -140
Odorizzi 3.5 +105 3.5 -150
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 54 of their last 81 games (+21.77 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 57 games (+15.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 16 of their last 22 away games (+9.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 away games (+8.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 47 away games (+7.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 44 games at home (+19.02 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 67 of their last 106 games (+15.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 68 games (+10.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 44 games at home (+9.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 57 of their last 106 games (+8.80 Units / 7% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 55-52 against the Run Line (-1.95 Units / -1.44% ROI).

  • 64-43 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 1.33% ROI
  • 54-49 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.3 Units / 0.25% ROI
  • 49-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.45 Units / -8.88% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 57-49 against the Run Line (+8.8 Units / 6.85% ROI).

  • 67-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.75 Units / 10.09% ROI
  • 55-45 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.35 Units / 4.55% ROI
  • 45-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.9 Units / -12.85% ROI

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 73.7 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the start of last season (141 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 80.3

39 of Max Fried’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches since the start of last season — 2nd most in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: nan — 99th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 73.7 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the start of 2020 (162 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 163 total IP; League Avg: 80.2

Max Fried has allowed a slugging percentage of just .188 (46 Total Bases / 245 ABs) with two-strikes this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .251 — 91st Percentile.

David Peterson: Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 35% (90/259) against Max Scherzer this season — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 52 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 96th Percentile.

Max Scherzer has a strikeout rate of 35% (58 SO in 167 PAs) with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 97th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .191 (184-for-964) against Max Scherzer since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: .243 — 97th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of 37% (402/1,076) against Max Scherzer since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 26% — 97th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Braves are 28-3 (.903) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .660.

The Braves are 7-2 (.778) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are just 2-34 (.056) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .088.

The Braves are 28-6 (.824) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — tied for 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .719.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Mets are 35-21 (.625) on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .476.

The Mets are 25-5 (.833) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .710.

The Mets are 57-15 (.792) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .706.

The Mets are 57-5 (.919) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .885.

Braves hitters are slugging .679 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .563.

Braves hitters are slugging .306 with two-strikes since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .270.

Braves hitters have 274 extra-base hits out of 669 total hits (41%) against LHP since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Braves hitters have 232 extra-base hits out of 562 total hits (41%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Mets hitters have just 548 strikeouts in 2,796 PA’s (20%) against RHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets hitters have an OPS of .750 (2,796 PA’s) against RHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .706.

The Mets have scored first in 68% of their home games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Mets hitters have 208 extra-base hits out of 659 total hits (just 32%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 23% with runners in scoring position this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

The Mets pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Mets vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dominic Smith (Mets): Ankle, D10
  • Raymond Hunter (Mets): Back, D15
  • John Curtiss (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Joseph Lucchesi (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Andrew Smith (Mets): Back, D15
  • Tylor Megill (Mets): Shoulder, D60
  • Sean Reid-Foley (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Ford (Braves): Neck, D10
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Foot, D60
  • Darren O’Day (Braves): Calf, D15
  • Kirby Yates (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Soroka (Braves): Achilles, D60
  • Manuel Piña (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Luke Jackson (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Braves): Wrist, D10

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