It’s an NL East showdown between the Mets and Braves tonight at Truist Park in Atlanta. First pitch is set for 7:20 PM ET, and you can catch the action on SNY.

Reynaldo López will be on the mound for the Braves, while Adrian Houser will get the start for the Mets. The Braves are currently the favorites, with a money line payout of -193 compared to the Mets’ +160.

NEW YORK METS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNDER 9.5 Runs

This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.

HOW TO BET THE METS VS BRAVES:

  • We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4
  • However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover
  • As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under

The Mets and Braves played a high-scoring game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Mets coming out on top by a score of 8-7. Heading into the game, the Braves were the heavy favorite at -237 on the money line.

Julio Teheran got the start for the Mets, but he lasted just 2 2/3 innings and gave up four earned runs. Jake Diekman picked up the win out of the bullpen for the Mets, while Jorge Lopez got the save. On the other side, Pierce Johnson took the loss for the Braves.

Brandon Nimmo had a huge game for the Mets, going 4/4 with two home runs and five RBI. DJ Stewart also homered for the Mets, while Brett Baty went 3/5 with a run scored.

Mets Records & Stats

Adrian Houser is the starting pitcher for the Mets in their road matchup against the Braves. Houser started the season with a no-decision against the Tigers, going 5 innings and striking out 3, while giving up 3 hits and 1 earned run.

For the Mets, Brandon Nimmo has the highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 4th best on the team and 16th best in the league today. Jeff McNeil has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 6th best on the team and 19th best in the league today. Pete Alonso has the top home run projection on the team and the 9th best in the league today. Francisco Alvarez has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 13th best in the league today.

Braves Records & Stats

Reynaldo López is getting the start for the Braves at home against the Mets. He started his season with a no-decision on the road against the White Sox, where he went 6 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 4 hits. He finished with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks.

Looking at the Braves’ player projections for today, Ronald Acuña Jr. is our top projected hitter on the team, with his total hits projection ranking 6th in the league. His home run projection is 3rd best on the team and 9th in the league. Marcell Ozuna has the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is the best on the team and 4th best in the league. Ozzie Albies is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits projection, and his home run projection is 4th on the team and 12th in the league. Matt Olson’s total hits projection is 6th on the team and his home run projection is 5th in the league.