New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/4

The New York Mets will play against the Atlanta Braves in an MLB regular season game. The game takes place at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The Mets have a 36-52 record, while the Braves are 51-35.
The Mets have lost their last two games and are 2-8 in their last ten. On the other hand, the Braves won their last game but are 3-7 in their last ten games. The weather forecast calls for a very hot day with overcast clouds and a light breeze.
New York Mets Team Preview
The New York Mets have faced some challenges recently. They lost their last game against the Atlanta Braves, 5-3. Juan Soto had a strong performance with a home run and two RBIs. Bo Bichette also contributed with two hits and one RBI.
Earlier, the Mets had a tough game against the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 9-3. Carson Benge showed power with a home run and two RBIs. Francisco Lindor added a solo home run as well, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
In the game before that, the Mets managed a victory over the Blue Jays, 3-0. Nolan McLean pitched well, allowing no runs in six innings. Luis Torrens and Francisco Alvarez both hit home runs to help the team secure the win.
Mets vs Braves Game Day Info
- Sport: MLB
- Teams: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
- Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline +140, Braves Moneyline -168, Mets Runline +1.5 (-149), Braves Runline -1.5 (+124), Total Over 8.0 (-115), Total Under 8.0 (-106)
Atlanta Braves Team Preview
The Atlanta Braves have shown some strong hitting in recent games. On July 3rd, they hit four home runs in a 5-3 win over the Mets. Matt Olson and Michael Harris II were key players, both hitting home runs to drive in runs.
Despite a loss on July 2nd to the Cardinals, the Braves still managed eight hits. Dominic Smith stood out with a double and three RBIs. The team struggled defensively, giving up three home runs to the Cardinals.
In the upcoming game, Chris Sale will be the starting pitcher for the Braves. Sale has a solid season record with an ERA of 2.10 and 109 strikeouts. The Braves will rely on his pitching strength to counter the Mets’ lineup.
BTB Betting Pick
The Braves are favored with a moneyline of -168 against the Mets at +140. The Braves have a stronger batting average and a better ERA this season. Given these stats, the pick is for the Braves to win.
The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Braves have a solid pitching staff, ranked third in ERA, while the Mets rank 13th. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the under 8.0.