Braves-Mets Pointers

The division rival Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Shea Stadium. The Braves will give the ball to starter Jair Jurrjens in this one. Righthander Jurrjens is 11-8 this season with a 3.15 ERA. It'll be Michael Pelfrey toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Pelfrey is 11-8 with a 3.91 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Carlos Delgado's two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning was the difference, as the Mets defeated the Braves 7-3 on Tuesday night. New York cashed as -215 home favorites as the teams played over the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks. Damion Easley drove in two runs for the Mets, while Aaron Heilman picked up the win in relief of New York starter Oliver Perez. Chipper Jones went 2-for-3 with a run batted in for Atlanta, as Jeff Bennett took the loss after allowing the double to Delgado. Current streak: Atlanta has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 56-70 SU New York: 69-57 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing NY Mets are 7-3 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 3-7 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games NY Mets are 7-1 SU in its last 8 games NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta NY Mets are 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta Next up: NY Mets home to Atlanta, Thursday, August 21