Overview
- Both clubs announced probable starters for the three-game series in Atlanta with Bryce Elder drawing the opener against Christian Scott and Martin Pérez and Tyler Mahle lined up for later starts.
- The Braves enter the series 71-47 overall and 39-20 at Truist Park and will try for a 10th straight home win on Monday.
- Bryce Elder has been pitching strongly, winning three straight decisions and throwing seven innings of one-hit ball in his most recent outing.
- The Mets come in 52-67 after an 11-1 win over Pittsburgh in which Bo Bichette had five hits, and New York leads the season series 6-4.
- Betting lines favor Atlanta at about -152 with an 8½ run over/under and both teams carry multiple players on injured lists that affect bullpen and rotation depth.