Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 26

Published 4:24 am Friday, July 26, 2024

The New York Mets (54-48) and the Atlanta Braves (54-47) will clash on Friday, July 26 at Citi Field, with Kodai Senga getting the ball for the Mets and Charlie Morton taking the mound for the Braves. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:10 PM ET.

The Mets (-135), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Braves (+115) This matchup has an over/under of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Braves vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Venue: Citi Field
  • TV Channel: SNY
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Mets -135
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +115
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Morton (5-5) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his 19th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in eight of them.
  • Morton has 10 starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has made 18 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 115 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the majors.
  • Atlanta is 13th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .401 this season.
  • The Braves have a team batting average of .240 this season, which ranks 17th among MLB teams.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in the majors with 424 total runs scored this season.
  • The Braves have an OBP of .303 this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 21st in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.50 ERA this year, third-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta averages 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-most in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.194 WHIP this season, fourth-best in the majors.

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