MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves – August 18, 2022

The New York Mets (76-42) face the Atlanta Braves (72-47) at Truist Park on Thursday at 7:20pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jacob deGrom is the probable pitcher for the Mets, while the Braves’ probable pitcher remains unclear.

• The Mets have a 60-50-8 O/U record this season (meaning 60 games have gone over the total runs line, 50 have gone under and eight have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 60-52-7 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

• The Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 4.9 (3rd).
• In the field, the Mets are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (7th).

Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

• Looking at their batting averages this season, the Mets are at .258 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .252 (10th).

Home Runs

• In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 182 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Mets have managed 120 (T15th).

Runs Batted In

• Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Mets have recorded 535 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 552 RBIs to rank 3rd.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

• The Braves have an earned run average of 3.62 this season (6th in the Majors), while The Mets have an ERA of 3.55 (5th).

Strikeouts

• Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded 1123 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 1131.

Opponent Batting Average

• Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Braves this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Mets’ opponents are at .234 (8th).

First Innings Moneyline

• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Mets 39-24-55 27-6-26 12-18-29 33-13-43 6-11-12 0-0-0 5-1-4
• Braves 28-22-69 14-8-40 14-14-29 25-14-54 3-8-15 0-0-0 2-1-7

Lead After Three Innings

• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Mets 55-27-36 33-7-19 22-20-17 46-13-30 9-14-6 0-0-0 7-2-1
• Braves 51-36-32 30-15-17 21-21-15 46-21-26 5-15-6 0-0-0 4-3-3

NRFI/YRFI

• The NRFI is 54-64 in Mets games this season. The Braves have a 66-53 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Mets recorded a 9-7 victory over the Braves at Truist Park yesterday. Starling Marte was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 2 RBIs.