Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for Sept. 30

Published 1:24 am Monday, September 30, 2024

When the New York Mets (88-72) match up with the Atlanta Braves (88-72) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30 at 1:10 p.m. ET, Francisco Lindor will be looking for his 30th stolen base of the season (he’s currently sitting at 29).

The Braves (-160), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Mets (+135) Bookmakers have listed the over/under 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

  • The Braves will send Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7) out for his 21st start of the season. He is 8-7 with a 3.47 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance came on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when the right-hander went seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
  • Schwellenbach is aiming for his fourth straight quality start.
  • Schwellenbach will look to build upon a six-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing).
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 20 appearances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB play with 211 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in MLB with a .415 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 15th in MLB with a .243 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (694 total runs).
  • The Braves are 16th in baseball with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 20th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 3 WHIP in baseball (1.201).

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