Max Fried and Max Scherzer have been two of the best pitchers in MLB this season, and tonight at Citi Field, they will both be on the mound as the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wrap up their Saturday doubleheader.
In the first game of the double dip, new addition Jake Odorizzi will make his debut for Atlanta, while in the nightcap, the reigning World Series champions will send out their NL Cy Young contender opposite three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Matchup Information and Betting Odds
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves (64-43, 27-21 road, 2n d in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (67-39, 32-18 home, 1st in the NL East)
- Venue & Location: Citi Field (New York, New York)
- Game Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern Time
- Atlanta Braves: Max Fried (2022: 21 starts, 10-3, 2.58 ERA)
- New York Mets: Max Scherzer (2022: 14 starts, 7-2, 2.13 ERA)
- Atlanta Braves +112
- New York Mets -132
- Over 7 (-105)
- Under 7 (-115)
- Atlanta Braves +1.5 (-210)
- New York Mets -1.5 (+172)
A Repeat Result Likely in Rematch?
This was the pitching matchup when the Braves faced the Mets at home on July 11. In that game, Scherzer allowed one run and three hits and struck out nine in seven innings, and the Mets claimed a 4-1 win to open a three-game series at Truist Park.