The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves are set to square off in the final game of a four game series on Thursday. The two National League East teams are in last place in the division. The New York Mets started the series in fourth place with an 11-14 record, which is 6 games behind the Nationals.
The Atlanta Braves are coming into the series with a 10-14 record. The Braves are 6.5 games back of the Nationals in the division. Atlanta was predicted to finish last place in the division. The Atlanta Braves are -122 over the New York Mets on Thursday in this National League East rivalry game. Find the latest MLB betting odds here.
In Depth Analysis On The Mets Vs Braves MLB Expert Picks
When: Thursday, May 4th, 2017; 6:35pm CT
Where: SunTrust Park; Atlanta, GA
TV: SNY, FSSE
Radio: 710 WOR, ESPN Deportes, Braves Radio Network, 680 AM / 93.7 FM
Stream Option: MLB.TV
Odds: Atlanta Braves -122
Why Bet on New York Mets
The New York Mets are sending Zack Wheeler to the mound in this game. The 26 year old righthander is 1-2 on the season, with an earned run average of 4.78. Wheelers has thrown over 26 innings this season, and struck out 25 batters, while walking 10. Wheelers is coming off a short outing against the Nationals, in which the Mets won.
The New York Mets really struggled to end April, including six straight losses. The Mets since have bounced back with three out of four wins coming into this series. The most recent loss for New York, they allowed 23 runs. The Mets have a team earned run average of 4.55, and a team batting average of .218.
Why Bet on Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves will counter with lefthander Jaime Garcia. The lefthander is 1-1 on the season, with an earned run average of just under 4.00. The former Cardinal has thrown 29.1 innings, and struck out 17 batters, while walking 13 on the season. Garcia is coming off his first win of the season over the Brewers.
The Atlanta Braves have seen Freddie Freeman put up a pretty solid season. The first base men is batting .379, with 9 homeruns on the season. Matt Kemp has been a great run producer for the Braves, with 6 homeruns and 16 runs batted in. Atlanta has a team batting average of .263, which is 6th in the league.
Expert Score & Prediction
This should be a pretty interesting fourth game of the season. We are looking forward to this game. Jaime Garcia has the ability to slow down the Mets offense, an offense which has not been real great anyways. Look for a low scoring game between Garcia and Wheeler in this game.
In the end, the Atlanta Braves are going to win this game. The Braves with Jaime Garcia are looking to get things going a little bit, and try to get to .500 on the season. Garcia throws 7 strong innings, and the Braves win. Bet on the Atlanta Braves -122 over the New York Mets on Thursday.
