New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Prediction: An offensive performance is expected from both sides

New York Mets and Atlanta Braves meet at Citi Field in the opener of a four-game series. Let’s look into this game and make a prediction.

The New York Mets are coming off a quick two-game series against the New York Yankees. The New York Mets secured wins in that series, winning 2-3 in the opener and 3-12 in the finale. However, their prior four-game series saw the New York Mets have a split win against the Miami Marlins while defeating the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals. Heading into this game, the New York Mets are seated 5th in the National League standings with a 53-48 record, leaving them 5th in the National League standings.

Atlanta Braves are coming off a quick two-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, and they struggled. In the first game, the Atlanta Braves lost 1-4, and in the finale, they also lost, this time by 4-9. However, the Atlanta Braves lost their prior series to that defeat, coming against the St. Louis Cardinals, where they won only the opener and then lost the last two games. Heading into this series, the Atlanta Braves have a 54-46 record and are seated 4th in the National League standings.

I expect the two teams to come into this game with a focus on winning showing their offensive strength. Currently, the New York Mets are in better shape and at home. While the Atlanta Braves have struggled in recent series, they still come in as underdogs here and on the road; I do not expect them to have things easy. Expect a competitive game, with bet on runs expected to be the best possibility, while the Mets begin the series with a win.