Atlanta Braves (72-40) vs New York Mets (52-62)
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets 8/11/2023 – The Mets completed a sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a narrow 4-3 win on Wednesday, clinching victory in two out of three games. This marked New York’s first series triumph in August. Pete Alonso, the first baseman, extended his impressive performance with his 35th home run of the season, and right fielder Jeff McNeil also contributed a home run. In the ninth inning, reliever Phil Bickford navigated a tricky situation with two runners on base and no outs to secure his first save of the year. Following a six-game losing streak, the Mets have rebounded by winning two of their last three games. For well-informed predictions, explore free daily MLB picks to stay ahead in your betting decisions.
On Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, the Braves defeated the Pirates 6-5 to make it two victories over them. A trio of Braves closed the night with three hits each as Atlanta banged out 15 hits. Ozzie Albies, a second baseman, paced the way with a 3-for-5 effort and two RBIs. Michael Harris II, a center fielder, went 3-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI. Raisel Iglesias, the closer, recorded his 22nd save of the year despite allowing two hits in the ninth.
Braves vs. Mets Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 11, 2023 7:20 PM ET. |
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| Where: | Citi Field, NY |
| TV: | SportsNet NY |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Charlie Morton (10-10, 3.86 ERA) vs Tylor Megill (6-5, 5.45 ERA)
Charlie Morton, a right-hander, will make his 23rd start of the year on the mound on Friday. Morton has a record of 10-10, a 3.86 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, and 132 strikeouts in 123.2 innings. But since July 14, he has not triumphed. In his most recent start, which took place on Sunday in Chicago against the Cubs, Morton allowed five earned runs in 4.1 innings. The 16-year MLB veteran has a lifetime record of 126-111.
Right-hander Tylor Megill is anticipated to start for the Mets on Friday in his 17th game of the season. The stats for Megill are 6-5, 5.45 ERA, and 1.68 WHIP. Following the trades that involved Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, he was just called back to the New York rotation. Megill made one other start since being called up, losing to Baltimore on Saturday after allowing five earned runs in 4.2 innings. In his three seasons in the major leagues, the 28-year-old has a 14-13 record with a 4.99 ERA.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -168, Total Odds: 9.5
The total went OVER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 13 matches when playing on the road against the NY Mets. The Atlanta Braves are 13-7 SU in their last 20 matches against an opponent in the National League. The Atlanta Braves are 5-0 SU in their last 5 matches against an opponent in the National League East Division. The NY Mets are 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches against an opponent in the National League. The NY Mets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches against an opponent in the National League East Division.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 6 matches. The Atlanta Braves are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches. The Atlanta Braves are 9-1 SU in their last 10 matches against NY Mets. The total went OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 matches on the road.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The NY Mets are 2-7 SU in their last 9 matches. The total went UNDER in 7 of the NY Mets’ last 9 matches at home. The total went OVER in 9 of NY Mets’ last 13 matches when playing at home against Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets 8/11/2023 Betting Picks
This season was not what New York had in mind. Pete Alonso powered the Mets early on, but in a fiercely competitive NL East division through July, they fell short of expectations. They dropped to fourth place, sold a couple of crucial players at the trade deadline, and only managed a 2-7 record since. Baseball’s second-highest scoring team will be prepared to take on Tylor Megill on Friday to fill the vacuum left by the trade of two Hall of Fame starting pitchers.
During their ongoing road trip, the Braves are maintaining an impressive average of 6.4 runs per game, signaling trouble for Megill and his high 1.68 WHIP. Megill’s ERA has escalated over the course of the season, transitioning from a 6.75 ERA in June to a troubling 9.64 ERA in August, following his return from a stint in the minors during July. While Charlie Morton had a tough outing recently, he has historically been a reliable asset for Atlanta. If Morton can hold his team in the contest, the Braves’ potent offense is likely to take charge. For insights and recommendations, consider checking out daily free sports picks to enhance your understanding of the game’s dynamics and potential outcomes.
Free Pick and Prediction: Atlanta Braves will win 7-3.