Braves vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 22

Updated Aug. 22, 2023 7:10 p.m. ET

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Bryce Elder takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday against Pete Alonso and the New York Mets. First pitch is at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park. The Braves are favored in this one, at -213, while the underdog Mets have +177 odds to play spoiler. Atlanta (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. An 11-run over/under is set for the matchup.

The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Elder (9-4), and Tylor Megill (7-6) answering the bell for the New York Mets.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Mets game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):

Braves vs. Mets Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSSO

Braves vs. Mets Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Mets 4
• Total Prediction: Under 11 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 59%, Mets 41%

Braves vs. Mets Betting Insights

• This season, the Braves have been favored 112 times and won 72, or 64.3%, of those games.
• Atlanta has a record of 25-11 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -213 on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 68.1% chance to win.
• The Mets have been underdogs in 48 games this season and have come away with the win 14 times (29.2%) in those contests.
• New York has a win-loss record of 1-2 when favored by +177 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 36.1% chance of pulling out a win.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves went 7-3 over the 10 games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Braves and their opponents combined to go over the total five times.
• The Braves have a 6-4-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

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Braves Player Insights

• Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Braves with a team-best batting average of .332.
• Acuna's home runs place him 12th in MLB, and he ranks 28th in RBI.
• Matt Olson has hit 43 home runs with 108 RBI. Both pace his team.
• Olson ranks first in home runs in the majors, and first in RBI.
• Austin Riley has 25 doubles, a triple, 29 home runs and 43 walks while batting .279.
• Marcell Ozuna has 17 doubles, 26 home runs and 42 walks while batting .254.

Braves Team Props

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Mets Recent Betting Performance

• The Mets have played as underdogs in five of their past 10 games and won three of those contests.
• The Mets and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Mets have won seven of their last 10 games against the spread.

Mets Recent Stats

Mets Player Insights

• Alonso paces the Mets with 39 home runs and runs batted in, driving in 95.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Alonso's home run total is third and his RBI tally ranks second.
• Alonso brings a hitting streak of three games into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .300 with a double, three home runs, two walks and six RBI.
• Francisco Lindor is hitting .254 with 28 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 51 walks.
• Among all major league batters, Lindor ranks 28th in home runs and 20th in RBI.
• Brandon Nimmo paces the Mets' lineup with a .270 batting average.
• Jeff McNeil is batting .266 with 19 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 34 walks.

Mets Team Props

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