Braves vs Mets Expert Picks, Predictions & Props (Jun 13)

• Back the Braves to win comfortably today vs the Mets
• Mets starter Sean Manaea boasts an ugly 5.02 ERA this season
• Get the Braves vs Mets expert picks, predictions and props for the June 13th contest, below

The Atlanta Braves (45-24) continue their series against the New York Mets (31-38) today at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, with a perfect day for baseball on deck per the latest MLB weather forecast.

The Mets took yesterday’s matchup 7-5 behind three combined home runs from Bo Bichette and Juan Soto. Despite the loss, Matt Olson added another home run for the Braves. Online sportsbooks expect the Braves to bounce back according to the MLB odds, as do I. I’ll be backing them to win comfortably today in my Braves vs Mets expert picks, so keep reading to find out why, plus see the rest of the predictions and props for the June 13th NL East showdown.

Braves vs Mets Picks and Predictions

My favorite bet today is the Braves to cover the -1.5 run line. The Braves boast a 35-15 record (70.0% win rate) as a favorite this season. Conversely, the Mets struggle immensely when priced as underdogs, holding a dismal 6-14 record (30.0% win rate) in that scenario. The data strongly supports backing the road team in this distinct bounce-back spot.

As for the game total. I’m also betting the over on 8 runs. The Braves have hit the over in 70.0% of their last 10 games. Their lineup produces a league-best 1.64 home runs per away game, making this total very approachable even if the Mets struggle at the plate. Atlanta boasts the best record in all of MLB, and is a top-3 World Series odds contender.

Martin Perez vs Sean Manaea Stats

Moving over to the starting pitching matchup, Martin Perez provides reliable innings and limits base hits effectively for Atlanta. He holds an impressive 2.98 ERA over his last 10 outings. Mets starter Sean Manaea flashes swing-and-miss upside, but his run prevention is severely lacking. He owns a bloated 6.10 ERA across his previous 10 appearances.

Looking at batter splits, Austin Riley and Olson have historically crushed Manaea. Riley owns a 1.500 slugging percentage against him in limited exposure. On the other side, Starling Marte thrives against Perez, while Pete Alonso is completely hitless in 14 career at-bats against the southpaw.

Braves vs Mets Stats

The statistical mismatch in the MLB starting lineups is glaring. The Braves operate as a devastating road force, averaging 5.78 runs per game as visitors. The Mets repeatedly fail to reward their home crowd, posting a lackluster .678 OPS at Citi Field. These numbers validate my confidence in a multi-run victory for the visitors.

Braves vs Mets Odds

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Braves vs Mets Props

• Matt Olson Over 1.5 Total Bases (+126 at DraftKings)
• Martin Perez Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-169 at DraftKings)

In the MLB props market, Matt Olson over 1.5 total bases stands out. Olson holds a .563 slugging percentage with 20 home runs, and faces a pitcher who allows constant traffic on the basepaths.

I am also backing Martin Perez over 3.5 strikeouts. He averages 7.46 K/9 and draws a lineup that strikes out frequently. Perez is not known for his K prowess according to the MLB batter vs pitcher stats, but he has cleared this line in two of his past four starts, with a 10 strikeout performance mixed in there against the Marlins.