New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions for Saturday, July 4, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/04/2026, 12:55 AM ET
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Mets vs Braves Game Information

The New York Mets stay on the road Saturday night for a game in Atlanta, GA, inside Truist Park at 8:08 PM against the Atlanta Braves. New York is struggling immensely this season, well below .500 as a bottom-feeder in the National League East. The Atlanta Braves stay at home Saturday as the top team in the National League East. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Mets Preview

The New York Mets offense has struggled this season, with a .229 batting average, as they have scored 346 runs on 667 hits. New York has a .298 OBP and a .375 team slugging percentage. The New York pitching has been their biggest issue this season, with a 4.12 team ERA. Juan Soto leads New York this season with a .293 batting average and 17 home runs. Bo Bichette has a .250 batting average and leads the team with 46 RBIs.

Braves Preview

Offensively, Atlanta has compiled a .246 batting average as they have scored 398 runs on 701 hits. Atlanta has a .311 OBP and a .406 team slugging percentage. The Atlanta pitching has carried them this season with a 3.40 team ERA. Michael Harris leads the Atlanta offense this season with a .293 batting average. Matt Olson has a .270 batting average and leads the team with 20 home runs and 52 RBI's.

Mets vs Braves Pitching Matchup

Sean Manaea will take the mound on Saturday for New York. Manaea is 1-3 this season with a 4.71 ERA through 63 innings of action. Chris Sale will be on the mound for Atlanta, looking to improve on his campaign. This season, Sale is 8-6 with a 2.10 ERA through 90 innings of action.

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Mets vs Braves Pick

The Atlanta Braves are the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the early innings on Saturday. Look for Atlanta to lean on the better pitcher and superior offense in this matchup. Take the Braves to do the job Saturday as they get the win at home against a divisional foe.

  • Pick: Atlanta Braves
  • Secondary: Β Over
  • Lean: Matt Olson Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction:Β  Atlanta Braves win 9-3.

Game Written Prior to completion of game on Friday.

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