The upcoming matchup on September 25, 2024, features the New York Mets visiting the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, scheduled for a 7:20 PM start. This game may see moderate rain, adding an extra layer of challenge for the players. Starting on the mound for the Mets is David Peterson, who comes in with a solid ERA of 2.855. His counterpart, Chris Sale of the Braves, will try to outduel him with an impressive ERA of 2.346.

In the NL East Division standings of 2024, the Mets are currently 5th with a record of 87-70 (0.55 winning percentage), closely followed by the Braves in the 7th spot with an 86-71 record. Both teams have shown competitive form, with the Mets winning 6 of their last 10 games despite a recent loss, and the Braves on a winning streak of three games.

As home and away records stand, the Mets have achieved 46 wins at home and 41 on the road, while the Braves have a slightly better home record at 43-33 compared to their road performance. During night games, both teams have shown stronger performances compared to day games, with the Mets scoring 57 night wins to the Braves’ 56.

Regarding betting odds for the game, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of Atlanta, reflecting their slight edge at home. The over/under for the game is placed at 7.5 runs, suggesting a lower-scoring game influenced by the strong pitching lineup. For moneyline bets, the Braves are favorited with odds of -188 versus +158 for the Mets, marking them as the contenders likely to pull off a home win according to bookmakers.