The Atlanta Braves (72-41) and New York Mets (52-62) begin a 4-game series at Citi Field Friday. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Braves vs. Mets'and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 5-1
The Braves fell 7-5 Thursday as they slipped to 3-4 through 7 games of an 11-game road trip. Atlanta has outscored its opponents 43-39 over that span despite the losing record. Atlanta is 22-6 against the NL East this season.
New York kicked off a 10-game homestand by taking 2 of 3 games against the Chicago Cubs, including a 4-3 win Wednesday. They have been outscored by the Braves 42-32 across 6 games this season. The Mets are 29-24 at Citi Field on the season and are 20 1/2 games back of the Braves in the division.