MLB Braves vs. Mets Picks & Predictions for Sunday, August 12
by ATSSportsline.com
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This is the final contest of the 3-game series. Atlanta has won the first two games of the series and is going for the sweep. Ben Sheets takes the mound for the Braves, while the Mets will go with Jonathan Niese. The opening pitch starts at 8:05pmET from Citi Field in New York.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Mets as a -110 favorite over the Braves. The total is 7.5 in most books. The Braves come in with a 66-47 overall record and are 52-56 Under, while the Mets are 51-60 overall and are 65-44 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Mets opened as a -105 favorite and moved to -110 at most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 73% of public bettors favor the Braves. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB trends, the Braves are 2-9 Under last 11 overall, 17-33-4 Under last 54 vs. a team with a losing record, 1-4 Under last 5 vs. a left-handed starter and 0-5 Under in Sheets' last 5 starts on grass. The Braves are playing some great baseball as they've won 5 of their last 6 games as they continue to push Washington in the NL East. Ben Sheets goes to the mound for the Braves. He's one of the best stories of the year in baseball. A pitcher who was out of baseball last year due to injuries, he now has a 1.41 ERA and is 4-1 for Atlanta this year. The Braves are 0-5 Under when he pitches. Jon Niese is 8-6 with a solid 3.86 ERA. Pitching under lights at night on ESPN can make good pitchers look great.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: METS/BRAVES UNDER 7.5
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