Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for Sept. 30

Published 12:24 am Monday, September 30, 2024

Atlanta Braves (88-72) will match up with the New York Mets (88-72) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30 at 1:10 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Matt Olson will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the year.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-160) as moneyline favorites versus the Mets (+135). Sportsbooks have listed the total for this matchup at 7.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
  • Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -160
  • Moneyline Underdog: Mets +135
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7 with a 3.47 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Tuesday against the New York Mets, the right-hander tossed seven innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • Schwellenbach is looking to prolong a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Schwellenbach will try to prolong a six-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing).
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in MLB play with 211 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in baseball with a .415 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .243 batting average ranks 15th in the majors.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (694 total).
  • The Braves’ .309 on-base percentage is 16th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 20th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the top team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.48).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 3-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.201).

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