Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 25

Published 5:25 am Thursday, July 25, 2024

On Thursday, July 25 at 7:10 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (54-46) visit the New York Mets (53-48) at Citi Field in the series opener. Chris Sale will get the call for the Braves, while Luis Severino will take the mound for the Mets.

The Braves, at -130, are favored in this matchup, while the Mets are underdogs at +105. This contest’s over/under has been listed at 7.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 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: Braves -130
  • Moneyline Underdog: Mets +105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Sale (13-3) takes the mound for the Braves in his 19th start of the season. He has a 2.70 ERA in 110 2/3 innings pitched, with 140 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, July 14 against the San Diego Padres, the left-hander tossed five innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Sale enters the game with 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Sale will try to pitch five or more innings for his eighth straight start. He’s averaging 6.1 innings per outing.
  • He has made three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank 10th-best in MLB action with 115 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .403 slugging percentage ranks 13th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 22nd in runs scored with 422 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 21st in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.52 team ERA that ranks third across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks second in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in baseball (1.200).

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