New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves 6/17/2025 Free Pick & MLB Betting Prediction

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2025 MLB Handicapping – New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves

(45-27) New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves (31-39)
Date: Tuesday, June 17th
Time: 7:15 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: David Peterson vs. Spencer Schwellenbach
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets +114 | Braves -134 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Mets +1.5 | Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5

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Mets vs. Braves Gameday

The Braves will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Mets at Truist Park in Atlanta. However, they are facing a Mets club that is 45-27 and they are 1st in the NL East. David Peterson is set to start for the Mets, and the Braves are favored on the money line (-134). The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Spencer Schwellenbach will be on the mound for the Braves, and he will be facing a Mets lineup that has lost three straight. New York is +114 on the money line today, and the game can be seen on FDSSO.

New York Mets

Heading into their last game vs. the Rays, the Mets closed out the series with a 9-0 loss. New York was the heavy favorite at -158. Things really got away from the Mets in the 4th inning, as the Rays scored six runs in the inning. New York’s offense scored their only runs in the 2nd inning of the first game of the series.

Griffin Canning got the start for the Mets and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up six earned runs. Luisangel Acuna pitched well in relief, going 2 2/3 innings and not giving up a run. The Mets’s offense was carried by Acuna, as he went 2/3 with two doubles and a run scored.

The Mets head into today’s road matchup vs. the Braves having dropped three straight games, and they are 45-27 overall, putting them two games ahead of the Phillies in the NL East. New York’s division lead is thanks to their 12-4 record in divisional games this season.

At home, the Mets have gone 27-10, and they are 18-17 on the road. New York has won three straight games on the road, and as the underdog on the road, they are 18-17 this year. So far, they have yet to play a game as the favorite.

Mets Stats

So far this season, the Mets are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, the Mets are batting .247, and they have the league’s top offense in terms of RBIs. New York also has the 5th best OPS in the league.

Pete Alonso has been a big run producer for the Mets this season, as his 63 RBIs are the best in the league. He is also batting .293 and has a team-high 17 home runs. Shortstop Francisco Lindor is also having a good season, batting .279 with 14 homers. Both Alonso and Lindor have gone deep three times in their past seven games.

Atlanta Braves

The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rockies with a 10-1 loss. Atlanta was actually the heavy favorite at -346 going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Rockies scored six times in the top of the 7th.

Grant Holmes got the start for the Braves and took the loss. He only lasted 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and took the loss. Atlanta’s offense scored their only run in the 3rd inning and finished with a total of six hits.

With a record of 31-39, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, and they trail the Mets by 13 games for the division lead. Atlanta’s overall record is 7-7 in the NL East. The Braves closed out their series vs. the Rockies with a win and took the series 2-1.

At home, the Braves are 19-15 this year, but they have struggled on the road, going 12-24. As the underdog, the Braves have put together a record of 31-39 this season, and they have yet to be the favorite in a game. Atlanta’s overall series record is 10-12-1, and they have won two straight series.

Braves Stats

Over the past 10 games, Ronald Acuña Jr. has been on fire for the Braves, going 16/36 with four home runs and seven RBIs. Acuña Jr. also has 12 runs scored over that stretch. Matt Olson comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .247 for the season, but his 14 home runs are 10th in the league and the top mark on the Braves.

As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They are also just 12th in home runs and have a collective batting average of .245. So far, they have been a below-average team in terms of striking out and have a team OPS of .704.

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Mets Braves Pitching

Left-hander David Peterson is getting the start for the Mets today as he faces the Braves on the road. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and has a record of 5-2 with a 2.48 ERA. Peterson’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his 13 appearances, he has turned in one complete game shutout and has eight quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Peterson was fantastic, going nine innings and not giving up a run. He finished with six strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.

Through 14 starts, Spencer Schwellenbach has a record of 5-4 and an ERA of 3.11. He has made 11 quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he went the distance. Against the Brewers on June 11th, Schwellenbach gave up just two earned runs, got the win, and gave up one homer in that outing. Overall, he has allowed 10 homers this season. Looking at his numbers, Schwellenbach has been better at home, with an ERA of 2.99 compared to 4.62 on the road. His WHIP for the season is 1.00.

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Baseball Betting Trends

• The Mets head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
• The Mets they are 8-2 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
• Conversely, the Braves are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
• Furthermore, the Braves have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
• Also, the Mets are 0-3 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
• The Braves have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 0-3 in their last three games.

Mets vs. Braves Prediction: Braves ML -134

Our prediction for this Braves vs. Mets matchup is that the Braves will come away with a 3-2 win. With the money line payout being at -134, that is the bet we recommend making.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Schwellenbach has the best chance of any starter today to pick up a win. He is also projected to go six innings, with six strikeouts. As for Peterson, he is projected to finish with four strikeouts, and we have him finishing with a line of 6 IP, 2 ER.

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