Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 12:25 am Sunday, July 28, 2024

The New York Mets (55-49) will rely on Francisco Lindor when they host Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (55-48) at Citi Field on Sunday, July 28. The first pitch will be thrown at 1:40 PM ET.

The Mets, at -110, are favored in this game, while the Braves are underdogs at -110. The over/under for this game is 8. The odds to exceed the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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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

  • The Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez (7-4) will make his 19th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Monday, when he tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • He has started 18 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 10 of them.
  • Lopez has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has made 18 appearances and finished six of them without allowing an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 121 homers this season, which ranks ninth in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 315 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .403 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .239 team batting average.
  • 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 in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta has pitched to a 3.50 ERA this season, which ranks third 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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