New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves Matchup Preview - August 15th, 2022

Francisco Lindor and the Mets go head-to-head against Michael Harris II and the Braves today. Over the last 7 days, Francisco Lindor has provided the bulk of the offense for Mets. He's batted .250 with 5 runs, 5 RBIs, 1 home runs, and 1 stolen bases. Meanwhile, it's been Michael Harris II who has been hot for the Braves. Over the last week, he's batting .364 with 7 runs, 5 RBIs, 2 home runs, and 1 stolen bases.

New York Mets Insights

• Carlos Carrasco has gone to his slider 5.3% more often this season (25.4%) than he did last season (20.1%).

• Brandon Nimmo has negatively regressed with his Barrel% recently; his 7.3% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% over the past 14 days.

• The New York Mets bullpen grades out as the 8th-best in the league, according to THE BAT.

Atlanta Braves Insights

• Spencer Strider's 97.5 mph fastball velocity this year is in the 99th percentile among starting pitchers.

• The New York Mets have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Harris II can likely count on never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

• Michael Harris II hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 97th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences today.

Betting Trends

• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 45 of their last 64 games (+16.05 Units / 14% ROI)

• The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 57 of their last 95 games (+15.62 Units / 14% ROI)

• Taijuan Walker has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.65 Units / 52% ROI)