Mets vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Oct 2

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  • The Braves (99-59) are -135 favorites vs the Mets (98-60)
  • Mets starting pitcher: Christopher Bassitt (15-8), 3.26 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Charles Morton (9-6), 4.29 ERA
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The New York Mets (+110) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-135) on Sunday, October 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+150).

The Mets vs Braves Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Mets are 98-60 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 82-76 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mets+1.5 -185O 7.5 -105+110
Braves -1.5 +150U 7.5 -115-135

Mets vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Sunday‘s matchup with 51.2% 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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Best Mets Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Runs Over in 50 of his last 77 away games (+23.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Hits Over in 43 of his last 59 games (+23.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Hits Over in 58 of his last 76 games (+21.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Singles Over in 44 of his last 68 games (+19.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Total Bases Over in 34 of his last 58 away games (+14.30 Units / 22% ROI)

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 78 of his last 108 games (+25.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 38 of his last 57 games at home (+20.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 83 of his last 146 games (+17.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Over in 43 of his last 67 games (+15.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 34 games at home (+12.50 Units / 33% ROI)

Braves vs Mets Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Dansby Swanson 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Matt Olson 0.5 +400 0.5 -750

Braves vs Mets Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley 0.5 -225 0.5 +155
Dansby Swanson 0.5 -275 0.5 +190
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -155 0.5 +110
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 -190 0.5 +135
Matt Olson 0.5 -165 0.5 +120

Braves vs Mets RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
Dansby Swanson 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
Matt Olson 0.5 +165 0.5 -250

Braves vs Mets Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Charlie Morton 5.5 -140 5.5 -105
Chris Bassitt 4.5 -155 4.5 +110
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Over in 67 of their last 120 games (+12.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 33 of their last 58 away games (+10.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 84 of their last 158 games (+8.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 88 of their last 158 games (+6.77 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 46 games (+5.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 84 of their last 132 games (+27.97 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 76 of their last 108 games (+26.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+13.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 53 games (+12.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+10.30 Units / 37% ROI)

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 84-74 against the Run Line (+8.85 Units / 4.49% ROI).

  • 98-60 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 1.1% ROI
  • 83-68 when betting on the total runs Over for +8 Units / 4.58% ROI
  • 68-83 when betting on the total runs Under for -23.1 Units / -13.31% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 82-76 against the Run Line (-3.3 Units / -1.64% ROI).

  • 99-59 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.4 Units / 4.97% ROI
  • 78-72 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.4 Units / -0.8% ROI
  • 72-78 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.55 Units / -7.83% ROI

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (90/506) against Chris Bassitt this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Chris Bassitt has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 85.5 MPH this season (502 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 88.6

Chris Bassitt has averaged 71.6 MPH on curveballs since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 159 total IP; League Avg: 79.2 — sixth Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 26% (333/1,308) against Chris Bassitt this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — second Percentile.

Charles Morton: Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 43% of the time (608/1,401) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Charlie Morton has walked 29 of 357 right-handed batters (8%) this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — eighth Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 73% (11/15) against Charlie Morton against right-handed batters — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 39% — 0 Percentile.

Charlie Morton has thrown his curveball 37% of the time (2,158/5,811) since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 20% — 100th Percentile.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Mets are just 10-26 (.278) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .337.

The Mets are 85-3 (.966) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .915.

The Mets are just 8-12 (.400) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Mets are 33-8 (.805) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Braves are 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 35-5 (.875) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .663.

The Braves are 58-11 (.841) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

The Braves are 45-33 (.577) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .470.

The Mets are batting .500 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game over the last 14 days (9 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .271.

Mets hitters have just 31 strikeouts in 189 PA’s (16%) against LHP over the last 14 days (10 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Mets hitters have just 374 strikeouts in 1,892 PA’s (20%) against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Mets have been successful on 60% of their hit & run attempts since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 20%.

Braves hitters are slugging .661 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .560.

Braves hitters are slugging .444 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .394.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .842 (1,184 PA’s) on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Braves hitters are slugging .626 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .571.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% with runners in scoring position this season — 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 47% with two-strikes since the start of last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the start of last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed the 30th hardest ball in play hit (122.4 MPH) this season (; League Avg: 117.3).

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

Braves vs. Mets Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Finger, D10
  • Darren O’Day (Braves): Calf, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Undisclosed, D60
  • Spencer Strider (Braves): Oblique, D15
  • Manuel Piña (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Chadwick Tromp (Braves): Quad, D10
  • Luke Jackson (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Max Fried (Braves): Illness, Day-to-Day
  • Kirby Yates (Braves): Elbow, D15
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Hamstring, D15
  • Brett Baty (Mets): Thumb, D10
  • Mychal Givens (Mets): Undisclosed, D15
  • Darin Ruf (Mets): Neck, D10
  • John Curtiss (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Joseph Lucchesi (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Raymond Hunter (Mets): Back, D15
  • Starling Marte (Mets): Hand, D10
  • Sean Reid-Foley (Mets): Elbow, D60

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