Mets vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 23

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  • The Braves are -200 favorites vs the Mets
  • Mets starting pitcher: José Quintana
  • Braves starting pitcher: Charles Morton
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The New York Mets (+165) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-200) on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Mets vs Braves Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Mets are 58-68 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 63-62 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mets+1.5 -115O 9.5 -105+165
Braves -1.5 -105U 9.5 -115-200

Mets vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 78.4% confidence.

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


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

Best Mets Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Pete Alonso has hit the Singles Under in 33 of his last 46 games (+14.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+10.90 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Singles Over in 20 of his last 28 games (+10.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Runs Over in 20 of his last 34 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.45 Units / 49% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Singles Under in 32 of his last 50 games (+11.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 11 games (+9.15 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 33 games (+9.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Sean Murphy has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+8.45 Units / 43% ROI)

Braves vs Mets Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kevin Pillar 0.5 +425 0.5 -900
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Matt Olson 0.5 +290 0.5 -500
Sean Murphy 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
DJ Stewart 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

Braves vs Mets Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kevin Pillar 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Francisco Lindor 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Matt Olson 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Sean Murphy 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
DJ Stewart 0.5 -120 0.5 -110

Braves vs Mets RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kevin Pillar 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Matt Olson 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Sean Murphy 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
DJ Stewart 0.5 +210 0.5 -300

Braves vs Mets Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Quintana 4.5 +120 4.5 -160
Charlie Morton 5.5 -155 5.5 +120
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 away games (+4.10 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+3.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 77 of their last 125 games (+16.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 73 of their last 125 games (+15.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 43 of their last 67 games (+15.29 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 37 games at home (+14.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 37 games at home (+10.45 Units / 13% ROI)

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 51-75 against the Run Line (-33.65 Units / -21.1% ROI).

  • 58-68 when betting on the Moneyline for -28.5 Units / -16.8% ROI
  • 53-68 when betting on the total runs Over for -22.35 Units / -16.2% ROI
  • 68-53 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.6 Units / 7% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 63-62 against the Run Line (-2.45 Units / -1.67% ROI).

  • 81-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.4 Units / 2.93% ROI
  • 66-55 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.4 Units / 3.95% ROI
  • 55-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -17.55 Units / -12.89% ROI

Jose Quintana has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 81.8 MPH on inside pitches since last season (176 balls in play) — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: 85.7

Jose Quintana has allowed a slugging percentage of just .181 (65 Total Bases / 360 ABs) with two-strikes since last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: .269 — 99th Percentile.

Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 54% (639/1,177) when ahead in the count since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: 62% — second Percentile.

Jose Quintana has walked 7 of 49 batters (14%) over the last 14 days (2 games) — 4th highest in NL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 8% — seventh Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 41% of the time (2,125/5,223) since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 18% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .371 (23-for-62) against Charlie Morton on low fastballs this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .259 — fifth Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 48% of the time (536/1,125) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 20% — 100th Percentile.

Charlie Morton has walked 8 of 47 batters (17%) — 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Mets are just 5-32 (.135) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .274.

The Mets are 134-9 (.937) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .870.

The Mets are just 28-40 (.412) on the road this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .476.

The Mets are just 29-38 (.433) after a loss this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .485.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Braves are 22-34 (.393) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .217.

The Braves are 42-32 (.568) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .300.

The Braves are 18-10 (.643) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .386.

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

The Mets are batting just .229 at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .253.

The Mets have been successful on 71% of their hit & run attempts since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Mets are batting .256 on the road since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .242.

The Mets are batting just .236 against LHP this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Braves hitters are slugging .464 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

Braves hitters are slugging .499 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

Braves hitters are slugging .468 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Braves hitters are slugging .550 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .449.

The Mets pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 62% of their games on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

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

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 34% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 22% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have walked 19 of 124 batters (15%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (14 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Braves vs. Mets Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonny Chirinos (Braves): Elbow, D15
  • 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
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Hamstring, D10
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Guillorme (Mets): Leg, D10
  • Edwin Díaz (Mets): Knee, D60
  • Starling Marte (Mets): Migraines, D10
  • John Curtiss (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Mark Vientos (Mets): Wrist, D10
  • Elieser Hernández (Mets): Pec, D60
  • Joshua Walker (Mets): Oblique, D60

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