The lead in the National League East will be on the line when the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves begin a colossal three-game series on Friday at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Mets (98-58) enter the series with a one-game lead over the Braves (97-59). The winner of the division will earn the coveted No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs and a spot in the Division Series while the runner-up will be forced to play a wild card series.'
New York is a -125 favorite in the latest Mets vs. Braves odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Atlanta is a +105 underdog. The over/under for runs scored is 6.5. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. The game is one of 16 on the MLB schedule for Friday. (See up-to-date'lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)
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