Atlanta Braves (73-41) vs New York Mets (52-63)
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets 8/13/2023 – The New York Mets are concluding a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on the road this Sunday. Braves improved its record to 73-41 with a convincing 7-0 win over the Mets in the series opener on Friday. A doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday between the Braves and Mets. Atlanta emerged victorious in three of the last four games in recent matchups. Leading the National League East, the Braves are positioned 9 ½ games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.
At the forefront of Atlanta’s performance is right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., boasting a batting average of .337. Acuna also holds team-high statistics in hits, with 154, and on-base percentage, at .420. First baseman Matt Olson took the lead in home runs, totaling 40, and RBIs, tallying 101. The Braves exhibit an impressive team batting average of .273 and a formidable slugging percentage of .498. The Atlanta Braves will entrust Yonny Chirinos with the pitching duties. The right-hander holds a record of 1-0, an ERA of 8.56, and has achieved 13 strikeouts.
On the other hand, the New York Mets’ record dropped to 52-63 after facing a seven-run shutout loss against the Braves on Friday. Recent performance shows the Mets have suffered losses in two out of the last three games and eight out of the last ten. The team’s batting average has diminished to .237, ranking 24th in the league, while their team ERA has risen to 4.38, placing them 19th. In the National League East, the Mets are positioned fourth, trailing the first-place team by a considerable margin of 21 ½ games. For baseball picks online, visit our platform.
Braves vs. Mets Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 13, 2023, 7:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Citi Field in Flashing, New York |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Yonny Chirinos (1-0, 8.56) ERA) vs Kodai Senga (8-6, 3.24 ERA)
Yonny Chirinos boasts a career record of 20-14, accompanied by a 4.44 Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) score, having faced 1,306 batters during his tenure in the major leagues. He has recorded 82 walks alongside 294 strikeouts within this span, averaging 8.3 hits per nine innings. His career WHIP stands at 1.184, while his earned run average (ERA) is calculated at 3.85, accounting for 136 earned runs allowed. Over the course of his MLB career, Chirinos has pitched 317 innings and delivered a total of 249 strikeouts.
Kodai Senga holds a commanding position among the Mets’ pitchers in both widely recognized Wins Above Replacement (WAR) measurements, consistently surpassing the performances of both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. His achievements are further emphasized by the fact that only Dwight Gooden and Nolan Ryan have achieved more strikeouts than him in their initial 17 starts with the Mets. Additionally, he secured the third spot among all rookie pitchers of Japanese origin based on their initial 17 starts. Despite the inherent uncertainty associated with scouting and evaluating overseas players, Senga matured into the precise type of pitcher the Mets envisioned when they inked him to a substantial five-year, $75 million contract in the winter.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -130, MLB Totals: 9.5
The Braves have been engaged in their current road trip for nearly a fortnight, and the potential for fatigue to impact their performance is worth considering in this Sunday night matchup. The New York Mets exhibited competitiveness on their home turf during the recent series, maintaining a 5-5 record in their last ten home games.
The Braves starting pitcher, Yonny Chirinos, encountered difficulties on the mound since his acquisition in a trade with the Rays. Since joining the team, he conceded 13 runs over a span of 13.2 innings pitched. On the other hand, the Mets possess a strong advantage when Kodai Senga takes the mound. Notably, he boasted an impressive 1.93 earned run average (ERA) in the previous month and recently allowed a mere two runs in a six-inning performance against the Cubs. The Mets demonstrated success in three out of Senga’s last four appearances.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Atlanta Braves are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against the New York Mets.
The Braves are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road against the Mets.
The total went OVER in 10 of Atlanta’s last 13 games against an opponent in the NL.
The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League East Division.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The New York Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 home games.
The NY Mets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home against the Atlanta Braves.
The total stayed UNDER in 10 of the NY Mets’ last 13 games with a team in the NL.
The total remained UNDER in 5 of the NY Mets’ last 7 games against an opponent in the National League East Division.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets 8/13/2023 Betting Picks
Since being acquired by Atlanta, Yonny Chirinos had trouble, giving up 13 earned runs in 13 2/3 innings across three starts. In his previous five starts for New York, starter Kodai Senga has thrown well, surrendering only nine runs over 27 innings while giving up two or fewer earned runs in four of the five appearances. New York has won three of the previous four Sunday home games played. Predicted final score: New York Mets win 6-3. For free sports picks 2023, visit our platform.
Free Pick and Prediction: Atlanta Braves will win 7-4.