Mets vs. Braves prediction: Odds, MLB pick today for Taijuan Walker-Charlie Morton

Two pitchers who've been up and down all season will meet at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday evening. 

For the Braves, veteran right-hander Charlie Morton will get the nod trying to earn simply his second win in his final 12 begins. The Mets will counter with Taijuan Walker, who is only one begin faraway from permitting eight runs in two innings in opposition to the Braves on Aug. 5.

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Unfold: NYM +1.5 (-160) vs. ATL -1.5 (+135)

Moneyline: NYM (+122) vs. ATL (-145)

Complete: Over 8.5 (-115) | Beneath 8.5 (-105)

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Mets vs. Braves prediction

By way of their season-long metrics, Walker has the sting over Morton, however underneath the hood, issues look tighter and truly could tilt the scales a bit in the direction of the 38-year-old strikeout artist. 

Walker’s 3.43 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and .241 batting common in opposition to all look sturdy for a mid-rotation starter, however his 4.00 xFIP suggests he’s been a little bit fortunate and his batted ball knowledge carries some pink flags. In line with StatCast, Walker ranks within the twentieth percentile in onerous hit proportion, twenty fourth percentile in common exit velocity and thirty third percentile in anticipated slugging proportion. 

Whereas Morton’s numbers are only a tad higher in these departments, he’s acquired a big edge in getting swings and misses in comparison with Walker. Over his final 10 begins, Morton has pitched to a 2.89 ERA, 3.15 xFIP, and has struck out 30.6% of the batters he’s confronted. 

Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves makes a leaping catch
Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves makes a leaping catch
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Although their general numbers look fairly near a wash, Morton’s upside places the Braves in vary for a wager as a brief favourite on Tuesday evening. 

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