The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves conclude their three-game NL East showdown on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. With the Braves eyeing a sweep and the Mets desperate to snap a five-game losing streak, this primetime clash is loaded with playoff implications, betting intrigue, and elite pitching.
Game Details
- Matchup: New York Mets (45–29) vs. Atlanta Braves (33–39)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: SNY, Bally Sports South, MLB Network, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Mets: Clay Holmes (7–3, 2.87 ERA)
- Braves: Spencer Strider (1–5, 4.36 ERA)
Holmes has been a model of consistency, allowing just 1 earned run in his last start and posting a 2.43 ERA over his past five outings. Strider, meanwhile, is coming off his best start of the season—6 shutout innings with 13 strikeouts against Colorado. This will be Holmes’ first career start against Atlanta.
Team Trends
- Mets: Have dropped five straight, including the first two games of this series. Their offense has scored just 2 runs in the last 18 innings.
- Braves: Riding a 4-game win streak, Atlanta has outscored the Mets 9–0 over the last two games and is 21–15 at home.
Players to Watch
- Pete Alonso (Mets): Leads the team with 17 HR and 63 RBI, but is 0-for-8 in the series with 3 strikeouts.
- Francisco Lindor (Mets): Hitless in the series and struck out twice vs. Chris Sale on Wednesday.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves): 16-for-33 with 4 HR and 7 RBI over his last 10 games.
- Matt Olson (Braves): Homered in Wednesday’s win and has 5 RBI in his last 4 games.
- Austin Riley (Braves): Batting .275 with 11 HR and 13 doubles.
Betting Odds & Insights
- Trend to Know: The Mets have won 18 of 28 games following a loss, but are 0–5 in their last five overall.
Final Thoughts
The Braves are surging behind elite pitching and timely power, while the Mets are reeling and searching for answers. With Spencer Strider and Clay Holmes set to duel, expect a low-scoring, high-stakes finale. If Atlanta completes the sweep, they’ll gain three games in three days on their division rivals—a massive swing in the NL East race.
Game Odds
New York Mets 8.5
Atlanta Braves – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
