The Atlanta Braves (17-9) and New York Mets (15-11) open up a 4-game set at Citi Field Friday. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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: First meeting; Mets won 10-9 last year
The Braves took 3 of 4 from the Miami Marlins, but dropped Thursday’s game 5-4. They were swept by the Houston Astros earlier in the week. Atlanta is 5-5 in its last 10. The Braves have thrived on the road, though, at 7-2 thus far.
The Mets are just trying to tread water until ace Max Scherzer‘s 10-game suspension is up. They snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 9-8 win over Washington Thursday. The Mets sit 2 games behind the division-leading Braves and are 5-4 at home this season.