New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/3

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Mets hold a 36-51 record and are ranked fifth in the NL East. They have struggled recently, with a 2-8 record in their last ten games.

The Braves are at the top of the NL East with a 50-35 record. Like the Mets, they also have a 2-8 record over their last ten games. Grant Holmes is set to pitch for the Braves, while Christian Scott will start for the Mets.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are getting ready for their next game against the Atlanta Braves. They have had a mixed set of results in their recent games. They recently won 3-0 against the Toronto Blue Jays but also faced a 9-3 loss in another game against them.

In the batting department, Juan Soto is leading with a .293 average and 17 home runs. Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez also add power with 3 and 9 home runs respectively. The team ranks 16th in home runs this season with 98 overall.

On the pitching side, Christian Scott is set to start with a 3.20 ERA and 53 strikeouts this season. The Mets’ pitching ranks 13th in ERA with 4.12. They have given up 87 home runs, which is the 4th fewest in the league.

Mets vs Braves Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
  • Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
  • Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline +102, Braves Moneyline -122, Mets Runline +1.5 (-185), Braves Runline -1.5 (+155), Total Over 9.5 (+103), Total Under 9.5 (-124)

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have shown a mix of performances in their recent games. They secured a 5-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 1st. Reynaldo López pitched well, allowing just one earned run in five innings.

The Braves’ batting lineup has some solid hitters. Matt Olson leads the team with a .270 batting average and 20 home runs. Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin also contribute, with each having over 10 home runs this season.

On the pitching front, Grant Holmes is set to start in the next game. He has a 4-4 record with a 3.96 ERA this season. The Braves’ pitching staff holds a 3.49 ERA, ranking fourth in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Braves are the pick to win the game with a moneyline of -122. They have a better batting average and slugging percentage compared to the Mets. The projected score is Braves 5, Mets 4, which supports the pick for the Braves to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Braves having a lower ERA of 3.49 compared to the Mets’ 4.12. The projected total score of 9 suggests taking the under 9.5 runs at -124 is a reasonable choice.