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

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil plays during a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
  • The Braves are -125 favorites vs the Mets
  • Braves vs Mets Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
  • Braves / Mets TV Channel: ESPN

The Atlanta Braves (-125) visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets (+105) on Sunday, May 12, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Flushing, NY.

This season, the Braves are 24-12 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 18-20 ATS.

Braves vs Mets Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder 1-1, 5.53 ERA
  • Mets starting pitcher: Luis Severino 2-2, 2.90 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +135O 7.5 +100-125
Mets +1.5 -165U 7.5 -120+105

Braves vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 55.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 22 games (+17.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 17 away games (+12.75 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+12.40 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+11.90 Units / 297% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 21 of his last 34 games (+11.35 Units / 33% ROI)

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

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Pete Alonso has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 13 games at home (+10.20 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Singles Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.20 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 19 games (+9.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 19 games (+9.30 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 13 games at home (+9.15 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 72 of their last 109 games (+3.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 59 of their last 109 games (+3.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.09 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Under in 61 of their last 108 games (+16.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 32 of their last 51 games (+15.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.95 Units / 25% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 19-17 against the Run Line (+2.35 Units / 5.69% ROI).

  • 24-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 7.77% ROI
  • 12-22 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.8 Units / -30.03% ROI
  • 22-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.9 Units / 22.25% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Mets are 18-20 against the Run Line (-1.95 Units / -4.07% ROI).

  • 18-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -5.19% ROI
  • 17-19 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.1 Units / -10.24% ROI
  • 19-17 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.55 Units / 1.4% ROI

Mets vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +425 0.5 -650
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Mets vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ronald Acuna (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Starling Marte (NYM) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Mets vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Francisco Lindor (NYM) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
J.D Martinez (NYM) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Mets vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Elder (ATL) 3.5 -160 3.5 +125
Luis Severino (NYM) 5.5 +125 5.5 -165

Opponents are hitting .500 (10-for-20) against Bryce Elder on fastballs away this season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .235 — first Percentile.

Bryce Elder has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 50% (22/44) of opposing batters this season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: 64% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 14% (7/49) against Bryce Elder this season — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 97th Percentile.

Bryce Elder has averaged 89.8 MPH on fastballs in the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 93.5 — fourth Percentile.

Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Luis Severino has walked 8 of 53 batters (15%) — 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 16% (18/112) against Luis Severino this season — tied for 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 97th Percentile.

Luis Severino has thrown inside pitches 46% of the time (77/169) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.

Luis Severino has walked 11 of 91 right-handed batters (12%) this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — fourth Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Braves are 49-46 (.516) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 5-2 (.714) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .427.

The Braves are 17-57 (.230) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .102.

The Braves are 44-19 (.698) after a home win since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .528.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Mets are just 7-135 (.049) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .094.

The Mets are just 9-44 (.170) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .263.

The Mets are 154-16 (.906) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .868.

The Mets are just 3-84 (.034) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.

team hitters – away

Mets hitters are slugging just .323 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .394.

Mets hitters have an OPS of just .610 (774 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .709.

Mets hitters have an OBP of just .287 (774 PA’s) at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

The Mets have been successful on 62% of their hit & run attempts since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 86.9 MPH (836 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.8.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.9 MPH this season (836 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.8

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 20% against Braves pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Mets pitchers have walked 169 of 1,465 batters (12%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Mets pitchers have walked 43 of 343 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Mets pitchers have walked 8 of 46 batters (17%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (5 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Mets pitchers since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Mets vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ronny Mauricio (New York Mets): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Sean Reid-Foley (New York Mets): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Tylor Megill (New York Mets): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • David Peterson (New York Mets): Hip, 60-Day IL
  • Kodai Senga (New York Mets): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Day-To-Day
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): Oblique, 10-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.