The New York Mets (88-72) take on the Atlanta Braves (88-72) in the 1st game of a doubleheader Monday at Truist Park. First pitch is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 6-5
The Mets, Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks are in limbo for 2 playoff spots. The D-Backs can only be the 6th seed or miss the playoffs entirely.
- The Mets make the playoffs by either splitting or sweeping the doubleheader.
- The Braves make the playoffs by either splitting or sweeping the doubleheader.
- The Diamondbacks make the playoffs if either the Mets or Braves sweep the doubleheader.
The Mets were one of the hottest teams in the league down the stretch, but they dropped 3 in a row before beating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 Sunday. They are 42-37 on the road this season. 1B Pete Alonso, aka the Polar Bear, has gone into hibernation recently. He’s 1-for-13 (.077) with 5 K’s over the last 7 days.