Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/29

MLB game preview

The Atlanta Braves will visit the New York Mets for an MLB regular-season game. This game takes place at Citi Field in New York on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 1:10 PM. The Braves hold a record of 62-44, leading the NL East, while the Mets are 45-62, sitting in fifth place in the same division.

Atlanta’s starting pitcher, AJ Smith-Shawver, has yet to pitch this season. On the other side, the Mets will have Sean Manaea on the mound, who has a 2-5 record and a 4.52 ERA this season. The weather is expected to be mild with light rain, and the game will be aired on SNY.

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have shown mixed results in recent games. On July 27, they fell to the New York Mets, 14-3, with Martín Pérez pitching five innings and allowing three earned runs. Ozzie Albies was a standout, hitting a home run and driving in three runs.

On July 26, the Braves secured a narrow win against the Baltimore Orioles, 3-2. Reynaldo López was strong on the mound, pitching nearly six innings without allowing an earned run. Dominic Smith contributed with three hits and two RBIs, aiding the team’s victory.

The Braves’ batting lineup features Matt Olson, who has 27 home runs and a .264 batting average. Ozzie Albies also stands out with 18 home runs and a .262 batting average. In the upcoming game, AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to make his season debut on the mound for the Braves.

Braves vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Braves Moneyline -127, Mets Moneyline +108

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are coming off a big win against the Atlanta Braves. They scored 14 runs with 19 hits. Francisco Lindor was a standout, hitting two home runs and driving in six runs.

In their recent games, the Mets have shown strong hitting power. They rank 10th in the league for home runs. However, their batting average is .235, placing them 16th in the league.

On the mound, Sean Manaea is set to start the next game. His record this season is 2-5 with a 4.52 ERA. The Mets’ pitching staff ranks 12th in ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Braves are favored on the moneyline at -127, while the Mets are at +108. The Braves have a stronger batting average and rank higher in key hitting stats. Their better pitching stats also suggest they have an edge. The projected score is Braves 5, Mets 4. The recommendation is to pick the Braves to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Braves have a solid batting lineup, and the Mets have allowed a higher ERA. This suggests there could be more runs scored. With the projected score of 5-4, the recommendation is to take the over 8.5.