Saturday, June 20, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Noah Syndergaard (2-4) vs. Williams Perez (3-0)

The New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves on Saturday at Turner Field. Noah Syndergaard is the probable starter for the Mets and he'll face Williams Perez of the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has New York at -113 and Atlanta at +103. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Mets have a 34-29 over/under record and a 31-37 run line mark, meaning they cover 46% of the time. The Braves are 37-30 against the run line and have a 41-22 over/under record. They cover the spread 55% of the time.

The Mets come into this game with a 36-32 record, and they are 10-21 away from home. Starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard holds a 2-4 record with an earned run average of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.25. In his starts, the Mets are 3-4 over his 40.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 43 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 1-5. The team is averaging 2.9 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.01 and they've given up 146 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 171 and walked 71 batters this season while opposing teams hit .217 against them. New York has a team average of 8.56 hits allowed per game and are averaging 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.62, they are 8th in the league.

New York is batting .241 as a team, which is good for 26th in the league and hitting .233 away from home. Ranked at 23rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Mets sit at .304 and they hold a .373 team slugging percentage. With 70 hits, Juan Lagares leads the team while his team ranks 26th in hits per game with 7.96.

With a 32-35 overall record, Atlanta will come into this game 16-15 at home. With an earned run average of 2.29, Williams Perez will come into this game holding a 3-0 record and a 1.40 WHIP. In his starts, the Braves are 4-2 and he has allowed 36 hits over 39.1 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 3-3. The team is averaging 4.8 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.61 and they have given up 186 hits on the season. The Braves bullpen has struck out 176 batters and walked 87 this season while opposing teams have hit .245 against them. Atlanta has a team average of 8.92 hits per game and are averaging 7.24 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.17, they are 23rd in the league.

They are batting .260 as a team, which is good for 9th in the league and hitting .260 at home. Ranked at 7th in the league in on-base percentage, the Braves sit at .324 and they hold a .372 team slugging percentage. With 76 hits, Freddie Freeman leads the team while his team ranks 10th in hits per game with 8.84.

The Mets have committed 43 errors and have combined for 679 assists and 1,804 put outs leading to a .983 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Braves have accumlated 37 errors while having 685 assists and 1,779 put outs leading to a .985 fielding percentage.

New York Mets Betting Trends

The New York Mets are 34-29 against the over/under so far this season

The New York Mets are 31-37 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 41-22 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 37-30 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

New York Mets

06/05/15 2B Daniel Murphy Quad Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/4)
06/04/15 RF Cesar Puello Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
05/14/15 P Buddy Carlyle Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/12)
04/16/15 3B David Wright Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/15)
04/08/15 P Jenrry Mejia Suspension expected to miss 80 games
04/06/15 P Joshua Edgin Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season
04/06/15 P Zack Wheeler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season

Atlanta Braves

06/19/15 1B Freddie Freeman Wrist is downgraded to not expected to be in the starting lineup Friday vs. New York Mets
06/04/15 P Daniel Winkler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/5)
05/19/15 2B Philip Gosselin Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/18)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27); out for season
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/20), out for season
04/04/15 P Chris Withrow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/21)

Tony's Pick: Take the Mets

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