Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 1:24 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.

At -110, the Braves are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Mets, who are -110. This contest has a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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 will send Reynaldo Lopez (7-4) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw six innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • He has 10 quality starts in 18 chances this season.
  • Lopez has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has six appearances with no earned runs allowed in 18 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank ninth in Major League Baseball with 121 home runs.
  • Fueled by 315 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .403 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves have a team batting average of .239 this season, which ranks 17th among MLB teams.
  • Atlanta has scored the 22nd-most runs in the majors this season with 432 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves have an OBP of .303 this season, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 22nd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta has the third-best ERA (3.50) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta has a 9.2 K/9 rate this season as a staff, which is best in baseball.
  • The Braves have a combined 1.189 WHIP as a pitching staff, fourth-lowest in MLB.

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