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Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Monday when the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Charlie Morton in this game. Morton has a 3-2 record and a 2.76 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Morton with Tylor Megill. Right hander Megill has a 3.96 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -109-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, New York was a 4-0 loser on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Atlanta at -130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 4-0 winner on the road against the Mets. Bettors on Atlanta at -130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 18-9 SU
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
New York:
Team record: 15-12 SU
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Miami Tuesday, May 2
New York at Detroit Tuesday, May 2