Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/14

MLB game preview

The Atlanta Braves will take on the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The game will begin at 1:40 PM and will be broadcast on WPIX. The Braves have a strong record of 46-24 and sit at the top of the NL East. They come into this game with a recent win and a 6-4 record over their last ten games.

The Mets are looking to improve their standing with a current record of 31-39, placing them fifth in the NL East. They recently faced a loss and have split their last ten games at 5-5. The weather forecast calls for a very hot day with overcast clouds and a light breeze. Bryce Elder will start for the Braves, while Freddy Peralta will be on the mound for the Mets.

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have shown varied results in recent games. They won against the New York Mets on June 13th with a score of 3-1. Key contributors included Eli White, who had a home run and two doubles, and Michael Harris II, who added another home run.

Earlier, the Braves faced a tough game against the Mets, losing 7-5 on June 12th. Matt Olson hit a home run, while Ozzie Albies had a strong performance with two singles. Starting pitcher Spencer Strider struggled, allowing seven earned runs in just three innings.

The Braves’ overall performance this season has been solid. They rank fourth in batting average and have one of the top slugging percentages. On the pitching side, they lead the league with a 3.23 ERA, showing their strength on the mound.

Braves vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Braves Moneyline -103, Mets Moneyline -117

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They won against the Braves on June 12th with a score of 7-5, thanks to three home runs. However, they lost their last game against the Braves on June 13th with a score of 3-1, struggling to get runs on the board.

Offensively, the Mets have room for improvement. They rank 21st in batting average with a .228 and 23rd in on-base percentage at .290. Their slugging percentage is 25th in the league, showing a need for more power hitting.

Pitching has been more consistent for the Mets. They are 9th in earned run average with a 3.89 ERA and have given up the 4th fewest home runs. Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the Mets in the next game, looking to improve his 4-5 record and 4.04 ERA.

BTB Betting Pick

The Braves have a slight edge with their strong hitting stats, including a .256 batting average and a .428 slugging percentage. Their pitching is also solid, with a 3.23 ERA, which ranks first. Given these factors, the Braves at -103 on the moneyline is the pick to win the game against the Mets, whose pitching ERA is 3.89.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Braves’ strong offense and the Mets’ decent pitching suggest a competitive game. However, with both teams having capable pitching, the under 8.5 at -111 is recommended. The projected score is Braves 4, Mets 3, which supports the under pick.