Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 1:24 am Sunday, July 28, 2024

On Sunday, July 28 at 1:40 PM ET, the New York Mets (55-49) host the Atlanta Braves (55-48) at Citi Field. David Peterson will get the call for the Mets, while Reynaldo Lopez will take the mound for the Braves.

The Mets (-110), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Braves (-110) This contest carries a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
  • Time: 1:40 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: Mets -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -110
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Lopez (7-4) will take the mound for the Braves, his 19th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw six innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 10 of them.
  • Lopez will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
  • He has finished six appearances without allowing an earned run in 18 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 121 homers this season, which ranks ninth in the big leagues.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in the majors with a .403 team slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored the 22nd-most runs in the majors this season with 432 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves have the 22nd-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.303).
  • The Braves rank 22nd with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.50 ERA this year, third-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta averages 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-most in the majors.
  • The Braves have a combined WHIP of just 1.189 as a pitching staff, which is the fourth-best in baseball this season.

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