Braves vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Odds — Wednesday, August 13

One win is nice, but two is even better. With Carlos Carrasco on the bump for the Braves, Pete Alonso and the Mets are champing at the bit to step into the box. New York wins again by multiple runs.

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Ed Scimia • Betting Analyst
Aug 13, 2025 • 12:31 ET • 4 min read

MLB

Match starts: 4 hrs
NYM
75 %
ATL
25 %
EXPERT PICK - RUN LINE
NY Mets -1.5 (+105) NY Mets -1.5 (+105)
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Pete Alonso enjoys a polar dip after helping the Mets snap a long losing skid.

The New York Mets look to make it two in a row after breaking their long losing streak as they host the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field tonight.

The Mets lineup came to life yesterday, and my Braves vs. Mets predictions expect more of the same tonight, which is why I’m taking New York to cover the run line.

Read on to dive deeper into tonight’s matchup in my free MLB picks for Wednesday, August 13.

Braves vs Mets prediction

Braves vs Mets best bet: Mets -1.5 (+105 at bet365)

The New York Mets snapped a seven-game losing streak in a big way on Tuesday, breaking out for 13 runs against the Atlanta Braves. Now the task involves trying to string some wins together to right the ship.

Tonight presents a golden opportunity as they face off against Carlos Carrasco. The former Met struggled with the New York Yankees earlier this season, and hasn’t gotten the job done in his two starts for Atlanta, either. Between his two stops in 2025, he’s put up a 6.18 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP, allowing nine homers in 43 2/3 innings.

Carrasco is probably at the end of the line, as he hasn’t been truly effective since 2022. That’s a great spot for a Mets lineup that has tons of talent but needs to build confidence after putting up a .700 OPS over the past four weeks.

New York has a clear advantage tonight with David Peterson on the mound. Peterson (7-5, 2.98 ERA) has been one of the better lefties in the majors this season, and the Braves have struggled against southpaws. I like the Mets not just to win tonight, but to cover the run line.

Braves vs Mets same-game parlay (SGP)

Mets -1.5

Over 9

Pete Alonso to hit a home run

In addition to the run line, I’m also taking the Over and Pete Alonso to hit a homer again tonight. Alonso just went deep twice last night, and has a good matchup against Carrasco, as he’s been slightly better against righties historically.

Braves vs Mets odds

Braves vs Mets live odds

Braves vs Mets opening odds

  • Moneyline: Atlanta +165 | New York -200
  • Run line: Atlanta +1.5 (-120) | New York -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-120) | Under 8.5 (+100)

Braves vs Mets trend

The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 60 games at home (+6.35 Units / 6% 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 Wednesday, August 13, 2025
First pitch 7:10 p.m. ET
TV FS1, FanDuel Sports Network-SE/SO, SNY
Braves starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco
(2-2, 6.18 ERA)
Mets starting pitcher David Peterson
(7-5, 2.98 ERA)

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