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New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Truist Park.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander David Peterson in this game. Peterson has a 5-1 record and a 3.48 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Peterson with Spencer Strider. Right hander Strider has a 2.88 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -172-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at 122 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for New York, they were a 4-1 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at 122 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 54-33 SU
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 52-36 SU
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Next up:
New York at Atlanta Wednesday, July 13