Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 1:25 am Sunday, July 28, 2024

On Sunday, July 28 at 1:40 PM ET, the New York Mets (55-49) host the Atlanta Braves (55-48) at Citi Field. David Peterson will get the ball for the Mets, while Reynaldo Lopez will take the hill for the Braves.

Sportsbooks have listed the Mets (-110) as moneyline favorites against the Braves (-110). This matchup carries 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 Lopez (7-4) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
  • He has earned a quality start 10 times in 18 starts this season.
  • Lopez has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has finished six appearances without allowing an earned run in 18 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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