The New York Mets are hoping to break a seven-game losing streak as they return home to host the Atlanta Braves.
While New York is fighting through its worst stretch of the season, my Braves vs. Mets predictions finally expect a return to the win column tonight.
Read on to see why I think the Mets can turn their fortunes around in my free MLB picks for Tuesday, August 12.
Braves vs Mets prediction
Braves vs Mets best bet: Mets moneyline (-136 at FanDuel)
Despite limping to a 1-5 record in their most recent homestand, the New York Mets have still been a far better team at Citi Field overall, going an impressive 38-21.
Clay Holmes is also a steady hand on the mound when attempting to right the ship. Holmes is 9-6 with a 3.46 ERA, and was solid again in his last outing against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing two runs on three hits over five innings.
As a converted reliever, Holmes hasn’t been going particularly deep into games, but he has put in consistently strong efforts.
The same cannot be said for Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider, who hasn’t been quite the same pitcher in his return from injury.
His 4.04 ERA and 1.300 WHIP are career highs for a full season, and his strikeout rate has dipped to 10.7 per nine innings from a career average of 13.0. He’s also coming off a rough start in which he allowed five runs on 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings.
If the Mets are going to snap out of their losing streak, there’s no better time than tonight.
Braves vs Mets same-game parlay (SGP)
Mets moneyline
Over 8
Juan Soto 1+ RBI
Along with taking the Mets to win tonight, I’m also backing the Over in my SGP, as I’m not enamored with this pitching matchup.
I’ll also take Juan Soto to record an RBI. Soto has knocked in a run in each of his last four games, even as the rest of the Mets lineup has struggled to generate offense.
Braves vs Mets odds
Braves vs Mets live odds
Braves vs Mets opening odds
- Moneyline: Atlanta +110 | New York -130
- Run line: Atlanta +1.5 (-200) | New York -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under: Over 8 (-115) | Under 8 (-105)
Braves vs Mets trend
The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 59 games at home (+5.35 Units / 5% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Braves vs. Mets.
How to watch Braves vs Mets and game info
| Location | Citi Field, Flushing, NY |
| Date | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
| First pitch | 7:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | FanDuel Sports Network-SE/SO, SNY |
| Braves starting pitcher | Spencer Strider (5-9, 4.04 ERA) |
| Mets starting pitcher | Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.46 ERA) |
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