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New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the New York Mets at Truist Park.
The Mets will trot Carlos Carrasco out to the mound in this one. Right hander Carrasco has a 13-4 record and a 3.69 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Carrasco with Spencer Strider. Right hander Strider has a 3.31 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -185-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Marlins on August 14. Bettors who backed the Braves at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
New York was a 6-0 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as -130 favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of UNDER bettors.
New York:
Team record: 75-40 SU
NY Mets is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
NY Mets is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 70-46 SU
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New York at Atlanta Tuesday, August 16