Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for Sept. 30

Published 1:24 am Monday, September 30, 2024

When the New York Mets (88-72) square off against the Atlanta Braves (88-72) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30 at 1:10 p.m. ET, Francisco Lindor will be seeking his 30th steal of the season (he currently has 29).

The Braves (-160), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Mets (+135) This game carries an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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) takes the mound for the Braves in his 21st start of the season. He has a 3.47 ERA in 116 2/3 innings pitched, with 122 strikeouts.
  • The righty’s most recent time out was on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
  • Schwellenbach is looking to continue a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Schwellenbach is looking for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In two of his 20 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB action with 211 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage is 10th-best in baseball.
  • The Braves rank 15th in the majors with a .243 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (694 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 16th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .309.
  • The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 20th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA is No. 1 among all league pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 3 WHIP in baseball (1.201).

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