The Atlanta Braves'(18-9) and'New York Mets'(15-12) meet for a doubleheader Monday as they wrap up a truncated 3-game series. First pitch for Game 1 from Citi Field is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Mets'odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 1-0
This was originally supposed to be a 4-game series, but Saturday’s and Sunday’s games were postponed due to rain. Monday was originally supposed to be the finale of the 4-game set and now features a doubleheader with a makeup of Sunday’s game. Saturday’s game will be made up later in the season.
Atlanta won 4-0 as a -132 road favorite Friday in a series opener that was called after the 5th inning due to rain. All 4 of the Braves’ runs came in that final inning thanks to an RBI single by OF Ronald Acuna Jr.'and a 3-run home run by 1B'Matt Olson. Atlanta has won 4 of its last 5 after dropping 4 straight games from April 21-23.