Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction for Friday, June 12, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s a big time National League East showdown on Friday, June 12. Read our Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets prediction along with our other Free MLB Picks on the night.
The Braves are 45-23 and they have the top record in the National League. They also lead the division by eight games. The Mets continue to be one of the most disappointing teams in the league, as they are in last place in the division. The Braves are starting Spencer Strider, while the Mets turn the ball over to Nolan McLean. These two teams will meet with first pitch set for 7:15 P.M. EST.
Braves lead National League
Atlanta is 45-23 overall this season. The Braves are in first place in the National League East division. They are eight games ahead of the Phillies for the top spot. The Braves are also one game ahead of the Dodgers for the best recored in the National League. Atlanta is also 23-13 when playing on the road. The Braves have won five of their last eight games.
Spencer Strider gets the starts for the Braves. The right-handed pitcher is 4-1 with a 4.00 ERA in seven starts and four games. Strider threw five innings and allowed five hits and three runs in a 6-3 win over Pirates. The Braves are 6-1 when Strider has played this season. He has a 4.21 ERA in five road starts. He is coming off of a strong month of May, where he finished with a 3.77 ERA in six games that month.
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The Braves are hitting .256 this season, which ranks fourth in the league. They rank fifth in runs scored and fourth in hits. The Braves rank third in home runs, while they have struck out the fourth fewest times in the sport. Atlanta is hitting .261 when playing on the road. They hit .246 in May and .230 so far in June. The Braves are also hitting .259 against NL East opponents.
Mets struggles continue
The Mets are 30-38 overall this season. New York is in last place in the National League East division, as they are 15 games back of the Braves. The mets are 16-17 when playing at home this season. They have lost three of their last five outings, too.
On Saturday, Nolan McLean gets the start for the Mets. The right-handed pitcher is 3-4 with a 3.98 ERA in 13 starts starts. He threw 6.0 innings in his last start against the Padres on June 6. McLean allowed three hits, one run and struck out five batters. San Diego defeated the Mets 3-2. The Mets are 4-9 when McLean has started. He owns a 4.46 ERA in seven starts at home this season. He also has a 5.91 ERA against National League East clubs.
The Mets are hitting .228 this season, which ranks second-worst in the sport. They rank 27th in runs scored and 28th in total hits. New York ranks 18th in home runs hit, while they have struck out the 11th fewest times. New York has a .233 batting average at home and has hit .223 in June.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Picks
Braves vs Mets Spread Pick
- Take the Braves to cover (5 units)
The Braves consistency, especially on the road, has been key for the team’s success. The offense and the pitching continue to shine with them hitting .261 on the road. They are also starting Spencer Strider, who has a 3.77 ERA last month. The Braves are also 6-1 when Strider has started this season. The Mets can’t string together wins at all. They are 4-9 when Nolan McLean pitches, with his 5.91 ERA against National League East teams.
Take the Braves to cover.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
The offense will be the star of the show in this game. The Mets rank 18th in home runs, while they also put the ball in play by striking out the 11th fewest times. The Braves also rank fourth-best in batting average, along with the third-most home runs. With the offense rolling and the pitches struggling to shut down teams, this will be a high scoring game.
Take the over on Friday.
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