Atlanta (37-41) at NY Mets (46-34)
- When: Jun 25 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens
- Where to watch: FDSSO
Braves vs. Mets – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: NY Mets -149 | Total: 9.5
New York Mets Betting Preview
The Mets are in desperate need of a bounce-back week, and Francisco Lindor knows it. Once the hottest team in baseball with a commanding lead in the NL East, the Mets have dropped 10 of their last 11 games and watched their division lead disappear. Now they’re chasing the Phillies and fighting to stop the bleeding.
There were a few bright spots in Tuesday’s 7-4 loss: starter Frankie Montas returned from injury and delivered five shutout innings, and the bottom of the lineup finally chipped in with some production. But overall, the offensive rhythm just hasn’t been there. Lindor’s postgame comment “One week can change everything” is becoming more of a plea than a prediction.
On the mound for New York is Clay Holmes (7-4, 3.04 ERA), who’s been solid but took a loss in his last start vs. the Braves after giving up three runs in less than five innings. He’s performed better in past matchups with Atlanta, but right now, the Mets need more than solid, they need momentum.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Braves are quietly heating up. Winners of 10 of their last 14, Atlanta is climbing out of its early-June collapse and bringing the pain to the Mets, now 5-0 against them this year with a 27-11 run differential.
Matt Olson continues to be the Mets’ worst nightmare, including Tuesday night’s two-run dagger. And those two-out hits? Atlanta has 12 RBIs with two outs against New York in just five games. That’s the definition of clutch.
Didier Fuentes (0-1, 7.20 ERA) takes the ball for Atlanta in just his second major league start. The 20-year-old showed some promise despite a shaky debut versus Miami. He’ll need to control his nerves and keep the ball down to avoid trouble in a very hitter-friendly ballpark.
Final Score Prediction:
If Holmes can hold the line and the bats wake up just enough, the Mets might steal this one, but they’ll need to do more than hope. A win won’t fix everything, but it might stop the bleeding. Fuentes may be green, but Atlanta’s bats are experienced and dangerous. If the lineup keeps cashing in with runners on, they’ve got the firepower to make up for a rookie’s growing pains. Tight game incoming. But the Braves are delivering in high-leverage spots, while the Mets continue to unravel late. Take Atlanta to upset the odds again.
Score Prediction: Braves 6, Mets 5
Pick: Atlanta ML (+127)
Total: Over 9.5 (-101)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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