In this article, we will formulate a Mets vs Braves Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, July 4th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Atlanta Braves have a 51‑35 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the NL East. They have a 26‑16 home record and are coming off a 5‑3 home win against the Mets. They will face the Pirates and the Rangers next.
The Braves have a .246 batting average this season, .310 OBP and .406 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 3.47 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. Michael Harris II is the team’s best hitter with a .296 batting average. Matt Olson leads the team in RBI with 54, adding a team‑high 22 home runs.
Chris Sale (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, and he has a 8‑6 record, 2.10 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.
New York Mets Preview
The New York Mets have a 36‑52 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL East. They have a 17‑28 road record and are coming off a 3‑5 road defeat against the Braves. They will face the Royals and the Phillies next.
The Mets have a .230 batting average this season, .298 OBP and .375 Slugging percentage. New York’s pitching staff has a 4.13 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Juan Soto is the team’s best hitter with a .297 batting average, also adding a team‑high 18 home runs. Bo Bichette leads the team in RBI with 47.
Sean Manaea (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Mets, and he has a 1‑3 record, 4.71 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.
New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves Betting Trends: July 4, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale Record this season: 8-6 ERA: 2.10
- Home Record: 4-2
- Last 5 against Mets: 2-0
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Mets have lost each of their last eight night games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The home team has won four of the last five games between the Mets and Braves.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games against NL East opponents following a road loss.
- The Braves have covered the run line in six of their last seven games as favorites against the Mets following a win.
- The Mets have lost the first inning in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games against NL East opponents.
- The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea Record this season: 1-3 ERA: 4.71
- Road Record: 1-2
- Last 5 against Braves: 0-2
Why the New York Mets will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Braves’ last five games.
- The Braves have lost four of their last five games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in nine of the Braves’ last 10 games at Truist Park.
- The Mets have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven night games against the Braves.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Braves’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Mets’ last four night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Mets’ last six games as road underdogs.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of Chris Sale’s last eight appearances as a starter.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson has hit at least one home run in each of the Braves’ last two night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Chris Sale has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances against NL East opponents.
- Chris Sale has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 home appearances against the Mets.
- Chris Sale ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.10) this season.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Carson Benge has hit a home run in three of the Mets’ last four games as road underdogs.
- Sean Manaea has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against NL East opponents.
- Juan Soto ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.406) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (3.47).
- The Braves rank 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (642).
- The Mets rank 30th in the league for doubles this season (106).
- The Mets rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.298).
Mets vs Braves Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings and the Braves have won their last two meetings in Atlanta.
In this Mets vs Braves Prediction, the Braves are coming as -170 home favorites. I like the Braves in this one with Chris Sale on the mound, who has been elite this season and even better at home with a 1.09 ERA. On the flip side, I don’t trust Manaea especially on the road against a top-10 offense and the Braves also have the best bullpen while the Mets have the second-worst offense in baseball. Take the Braves to win.