MLB Preview: New York Mets (2-4) vs. Atlanta Braves (4-2)

The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves will meet on the field at Turner Field on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.



Bartolo Colon will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Righthander Colon is 0-1 this season with a 4.50 ERA.



It'll be Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Harang is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.



Last time out for New York, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Reds at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -103 were rewarded, while the 3
combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.



Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -106 were rewarded,
while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.



Team records:
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New York: 2-4 SU
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Atlanta: 4-2 SU
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New York most recently:
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When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
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Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
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After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
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After a loss are 6-4
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Atlanta most recently:
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When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
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Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
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After playing Washington are 6-4
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After a loss are 7-3
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A few trends to consider:
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NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
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The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games
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NY Mets are 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
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NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
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The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
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The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
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Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
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Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
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Next up:

Atlanta home to NY Mets, Wednesday, April 9