Scheduled on May 12, 2024, at 7:10 PM, the Atlanta Braves are set to battle the New York Mets at Citi Field under expected light rain conditions. Bryce Elder will take the pitcher’s mound for the Braves, carrying an ERA of 5.283, while Luis Severino, holding a tighter ERA of 2.925, will represent the Mets.

In the 2024 NL East Division standings, the Braves are currently positioned third with a record of 24-12, reflecting a 0.67 winning percentage, and are second in their division with 10 wins and 4 losses. They’ve won 5 of their last 10 matches and are riding a four-game winning streak. The Braves show stronger performances at home (13-4) compared to on the road (11-8), with their scoring at 180 runs while allowing 134. In contrast, the Mets, ranked eighth in the division with an 18-20 record, hold a 0.47 winning percentage. They stand fourth in the division, with a less impressive recent performance of 4 wins in their last 10 games and a current two-game losing streak. The Mets have split their performance equally between home (9-12) and away games (9-8), with their total runs scored and allowed both standing at 164.

Looking at the odds, the Mets are set as underdogs with a Moneyline of +105, while the Braves are favored at -126. The point spread is set at 1.5, and the over/under for the game is at 7.5. These odds suggest a close game, likely influenced by the pitching matchup and recent team performances.