Braves vs. Mets: Betting Preview for Sept. 30

Published 12:24 am Monday, September 30, 2024

Atlanta Braves (88-72) will square off against the New York Mets (88-72) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30 at 1:10 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Matt Olson will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-160) as moneyline favorites versus the Mets (+135). This matchup 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 with a 3.47 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season.
  • The righty’s last time out was on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he 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 pitch five or more innings for his sixth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing.
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 211 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage ranks 10th-best in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .243 batting average ranks 15th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (694 total).
  • The Braves are 16th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .309.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 20th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks No. 1 among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 3 WHIP in the majors (1.201).

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