MLB 10* Top Play
(MLB) Atlanta vs. NY Mets, 08/07/2022 4:10 PM, Score: 2 - 5
Money Line: 125.00 Atlanta (Away)
Result: Loss
Braves (Strider) @ Mets (DeGrom) 4:10 PM ET
Game# 911-912
Play On: Braves +125 (10*)

The Braves were swept in a doubleheader yesterday at Citi Field and now find themselves 5.5 games behind the first place Mets in the NL East Division standings. If there’s such a thing as urgency in a game being played in the first week of August, then Atlanta possesses it. Furthermore, Atlanta has gone an unscathed 12-0 this season following losses in each of their last 2 and won by a decisive margin of 4.3 runs per game. Conversely, the Mets are 0-3 in 2022 immediately after sweeping a doubleheader.

Spencer Strider has quietly put together a solid rookie campaign thus far while posting a 3.30 ERA/0.97 WHIP in 12 starts. He’s been especially good over his last 7 starts while posting a shiny 2.29 ERA/0.93 WHIP. During that stretch, Strider recorded 61 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings pitched.
Jacob DeGrom will be making just his 2nd start of the season since returning from injury. He was exceptional during his 2022 debut while allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits over 5.0 innings of work versus last place Washington (36-73). Things will get much tougher versus an Atlanta (64-45) team with plenty of offensive firepower. DeGrom will also be on a pitch count as he eases his way back into the rotation. That’s concerning considering the Mets bullpen has a sizable 6.75 ERA while also allowing 7 home runs in 24.0 innings throughout their previous 7 games. Give me the Braves as a money line underdog.