Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 25

Published 4:24 am Thursday, July 25, 2024

On Thursday, July 25 at 7:10 PM ET, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (54-46) visit Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (53-48) in the series opener at Citi Field.

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-120) as moneyline favorites versus the Mets (+100). The total for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to exceed the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

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Braves vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Venue: Citi Field
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -120
  • Moneyline Underdog: Mets +100
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale (13-3) takes the mound for the Braves in his 19th start of the season. He’s put together a 2.70 ERA in 110 2/3 innings pitched, with 140 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent time out on Sunday, July 14, the left-hander threw five innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Sale has recorded 10 quality starts this year.
  • Sale is aiming for his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In three of his 18 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank 10th in baseball with 115 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 13th in MLB, slugging .403.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta is the 22nd-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (422 total).
  • The Braves are 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves strike out 8.9 times per game, the No. 21 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the third-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.52).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is second in MLB with a collective 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in MLB (1.200).

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