Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 26

Published 4:24 am Friday, July 26, 2024

When the New York Mets (54-48) and Atlanta Braves (54-47) meet at Citi Field on Friday, July 26, Kodai Senga will get the ball for the Mets, while the Braves will send Charlie Morton to the mound. The game will start at 7:10 PM ET.

The Mets (-145), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Braves (+120) This game has a total of 8 runs (over -110; under -110).

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Braves vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Venue: Citi Field
  • TV Channel: SNY
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Mets -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +120
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves’ Morton (5-5) will make his 19th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • He has earned a quality start eight times in 18 starts this season.
  • Morton will look to pitch five or more innings for the 11th start in a row.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 18 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 115 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the big leagues.
  • Atlanta ranks 13th in the majors with a .401 team slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .240 team batting average.
  • Atlanta has scored 424 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves have an OBP of .303 this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 21st in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of nine whiffs per contest.
  • Atlanta has pitched to a 3.50 ERA this season, which ranks third in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 9.1 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, second-best in baseball.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.194 WHIP this season, fourth-best in the majors.

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