The New York Mets (87-69) and Atlanta Braves (85-71) open a critical 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. 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: Tied 5-5
New York came away with a 2-1 win over Philadelphia Sunday while covering as a +122 home underdog. New York has won back-to-back games and went 6-1 in its just-concluded 7-game homestand. The Mets hold the 2nd Wild Card spot and are 2 games ahead of the Braves.
Atlanta escaped with a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins Sunday while covering as a -185 road favorite. RF'Jorge Soler'hit the tie-breaking RBI single in the 7th won it. The Braves have 2 straight games and return home for the final 6 games of the season. Atlanta is 1 1/2 games behind Arizona for the 3rd and final Wild card spot.