New York Mets at Atlanta Braves - MLB Picks and Bets
The New York Mets look to take their weekend set against the rival Atlanta Braves Sunday, as they hold a 2-1 lead through the first three games of the series. First pitch will be thrown at 7:08 p.m. Eastern at SunTrust Park.
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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: Projected Starting Pitchers
RHP Jacob deGrom vs. RHP Julio Teheran
deGrom had his record-sharing 26 quality starts streak snapped his last time out when he surrendered six earned runs over four innings against the Minnesota Twins. The 2018 Cy Young winner hadn't given up a run on the year coming into that appearance and owns a 9:1 strikeout to walk ratio.
Teheran's current 6.00 ERA would be the worst full-season mark of his entire career but he's also striking out a career-best 10.20 batters per nine innings through his first 15 frames of the year. He's been throwing fewer fastballs and considerably more sliders.
New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: By the Numbers
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- The first three games of the series have gone 1-1-1 against totals ranging from 9 to 10.
- New York has won four of the past five head-to-head meetings dating back to last season.
- Braves 3B Josh Donaldson hit his first home run of the season in Saturday's 11-7 Braves win. He's slashing .240/.367/.400 on the season with his new team.
New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: Key Injuries
Mets 3B Todd Frazier still hasn't returned to the lineup despite manager Mickey Callaway hinting earlier this week that his return was imminent.
Brian McCann confirmed to reporters Saturday that he'll return from the injured list when he's eligible Tuesday.
New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: Picks and Betting Tips
Moneyline: The Mets are again heavy favorites at -144 with deGrom on the mound despite his poor outing last week. He can be fully expected to bounce back.
Against the spread: The better value is on the Mets to cover their -1.5 spread. Take it at +108, as each of their first two wins in the series were by three or more runs.
Over/under: The total with the two aces on the mound is set at 9 following Saturday's 18-run outburst. Take the UNDER at a favored -118.
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