MLB Odds: Braves-Mets in NL East Matchup

The Atlanta Braves (56-47, plus-11.83 betting units) are fighting for first place in the National League East. The New York Mets (44-59, minus-15.25 units) have already thrown in the towel. They’ll meet Thursday night at Citi Field, starting at 7:10 PM ET, in the opening game of a four-game series that could prove vitally important – to the Braves, that is.


The starting pitchers for Thursday’s opener have yet to be determined at press time, but if their respective rotations remain intact through Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline, it’ll be Mike Foltynewicz (3.04 ERA) throwing for the Braves opposite struggling southpaw

Jason Vargas (8.36 ERA). Foltynewicz is down 0.43 units this year on a team record of 9-11; Vargas is 6.04 units in the red after leading New York to a 2-8 record, and will be making his second start after spending a month on the DL with a strained calf.
To deepen the divide between these two clubs, the Mets dumped ballast ahead of the trade deadline, sending closer Jeurys Familia (2.56 ERA) to the Oakland Athletics and INF Asdrubal Cabrera (.801 OPS) to the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta acquired fourth outfielder Adam Duvall (.685 OPS) from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

MLB Odds: Mets Host Braves in NL East Mismatch

With the two teams heading in different directions, the New York Mets (44-59, minus-15.25 betting units) will host the Atlanta Braves (56-47, plus-11.83 units) Thursday night in a battle of NL East rivals. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET.


Assuming the rotations hold up through Tuesday’s trade deadline, Jason Vargas (8.36 ERA) will pitch for the Mets, while Mike Foltynewicz (3.04 ERA) responds for Atlanta. It’s the second start for Vargas since a month-long stay on the disabled list with a strained right calf; New York also traded closer Jeurys Familia (2.56 ERA) to the Oakland Athletics last week.