The New York Mets (3-6) aim to find success on the road against the Atlanta Braves (6-2) in the opener of their three-game series on Monday, April 8, at 7:20 PM ET. ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook has the Braves currently favored with a moneyline at -232.
When: April 8, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
Watch: MLB.TV
New York Mets Preview
The Mets won two out of three games in their last series with the Cincinnati Reds. Their most recent performance was a 3-1 victory in the finale of their matchups, with the Mets scoring in the first inning and showing great momentum.
Their success on offense starts with Francisco Alvarez who posts a .333 batting average, .379 on base percentage, and a slugging percentage at .556. Brett Baty leads the team with five RBI’s and will be crucial in stimulating their offense.
Julio Teheran gets his first start on the mound this season and will hopefully provide a positive impact. Last year, he went 3-5 with an ERA at 4.40 and WHIP at 1.13.
The Mets are averaging .193 at the plate, along with an on base percentage at .285. They also have a slugging percentage at .290, which shows they are not a huge threat on offense.
Defensively, they allow opponents to average .222 at the plate. Overall, they have an ERA at 2.72, which shows they typically keep games close.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Braves successfully defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in all three games for their last series. Their finale ended with a 5-2 showing, which included three home runs.
Marcell Ozuna leads the team with four home runs and 10 RBI’s so far, making him a key factor for this matchup. In addition, Orlando Arcia leads with a batting average at .387.
Charlie Morton gets the start on the mound and has gone 1-0 so far. He does not yet have an ERA, but has a WHIP at 0.88 in the 5.2 innings he has pitched.
The Braves are batting .300 at the plate and have a good time at getting on base with a percentage at .354. They also have a strong slugging percentage at .532, which should give them an edge here.
On defense, they are holding teams to a .223 batting average. They also have an ERA at .373, showing that they typically allow their opponents to slowly creep back into games. However, they have shown that they are tough to beat if their offense is on point.
Betting Odds
ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook has you covered for this series, with odds that favor the Atlanta Braves to find success. Market insights are suggesting that the Braves have a 69.9 percent chance of winning game one.
New York Mets: +177
Run Line: +1.5 (-112)
Atlanta Braves: -232
Run Line: -1.5 (-114)
Total Runs: Over 9.5 (-125), Under 9.5 (-102)
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