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On the Saturday baseball card, we have the 63-84 New York Mets versus the 67-79 Atlanta Braves in the 2nd game of a three-game set at SunTrust Park in Cumberland, GA tonight. The first pitch at SunTrust Park is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
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The MLB betting board at <a class="advblue" href="javascript:GoTo(Dimes)">5Dimes</a> shows the Mets listed as a -110 moneyline road favorites with the total listed at 8.5 runs.
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In Game 1 of this series yesterday, the Braves beat the Mets 3-2. In the game the Braves scored three runs on 10 hits and the Mets scored two runs on seven hits.
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This season the Mets rank 16th in the Majors in runs scored and 28th in team ERA.
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The Braves rank tied for 17th in the Majors in runs scored and 24th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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New York: Jacob deGrom (14-9, 3.63 ERA)<br />
Atlanta: R.A. Dickey (9-9, 4.28 ERA)
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Jacob deGrom goes for the Mets tonight and in his last outing he gave up two earned runs in six innings, but the bullpen blew up in a 10-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets have lost five of his last six starts including his last three where he has gone 15 innings and given up nine earned runs. In two starts against the Braves this season deGrom is 1-0 with an ERA of 4.09 and in 10 career starts against them he is 4-3 with an ERA of 2.99. The Mets have won four of his last five starts against the Braves, but they have lost his last four starts overall facing a team that has a losing record. DeGrom ranks 2nd in the Majors in strikeouts.
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R.A. Dickey gets the nod in this division match up and in his last outing he was not sharp giving up five earned runs in five innings, but the lineup bailed him out in a 10-8 win over the Miami Marlins. The Braves have won two of his last three starts, but in his last two starts he has given up 11 earned runs in only nine innings of work. Dickey won both of his starts facing the Mets this season with an ERA of 4.09 ERA. Dickey was with the Mets from 2010 to 2012 when he won 39 games. In two September starts he is 0-1 with an ERA of 10.61 while in five starts in August he was 3-1 with an ERA of 3.55. The Braves have lost Dickey’s last four starts against a team with a losing record.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Mets are 16-6 in their last 22 games against the Braves in Atlanta.
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In the last 5 games between these teams the total has gone Under every time.
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In the last 5 games between these teams in Atlanta the total has gone Under every time.
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This season the Braves are 34-39 at home and the Mets are 30-43 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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New York Mets: 63-84 SU / O/U 83-52 / Run Line W/L 64-83<br />
Atlanta Braves: 67-79 SU / O/U 75-66 / Run Line W/L 76-70
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New York at Atlanta Key Betting Trends<br />
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NYM is 0-5 in their last 5 overall
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NYM is 8-20 in their last 28 road games
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NYM has an Over record of 4-1 in their last 5 games
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ATL is 5-1 in their last 6 overall
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ATL is 5-1 in their last 6 home games
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ATL has an Over record of 5-2-1 in their last 8 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>METS</b><br />
[3B] 03/31/2017 - David Wright 60-day DL (03/30) ( Neck )<br />
[P] 05/01/2017 - Noah Syndergaard 60-day DL (05/01) ( Side )<br />
[P] 07/24/2017 - Zack Wheeler 10-day DL (07/23) ( Arm )<br />
[SS] 07/28/2017 - T.J. Rivera 10-day DL (07/28) ( Elbow )<br />
[LF] 08/25/2017 - Michael Conforto 10-day DL (08/25) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 08/21/2017 - Steven Matz 60-day DL (08/19) ( Elbow )<br />
[3B] 09/07/2017 - Wilmer Flores out for season ( Nose )<br />
[CF] 08/26/2017 - Yoenis Cespedes 10-day DL (08/26) ( Hamstring )
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<b>BRAVES</b><br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Jacob Lindgren 60-day DL (02/14) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Armando Rivero 60-day DL (03/30) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Chaz Roe 60-day DL (04/09) ( Shoulder )<br />
[2B] 06/19/2017 - Micah Johnson 60-day DL (03/30) ( Wrist )<br />
[P] 06/11/2017 - Eric O'Flaherty 10-day DL (06/11) ( Rotator Cuff )<br />
[LF] 09/15/2017 - Matt Kemp left last game, "?" Saturday vs. New York Mets ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 09/15/2017 - Mike Foltynewicz injured last game, is downgraded to expected to miss next scheduled start ( Finger )<br />
[CF] 09/06/2017 - Danny Santana 60-day DL (09/06) ( Quad )<br />
[P] 09/02/2017 - Jason Motte 10-day DL (09/01) ( Oblique )
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