Braves-Mets Who Will Cover?

The Atlanta Braves will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. The Braves will give the ball to starter Mike Hampton in this one. Lefthander Hampton is 2-1 this season with a 6.92 ERA. The Mets will counter Hampton with Pedro Martinez. Righthander Martinez has a 4.96 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Mets scored five runs in the first inning in defeating the Braves 6-3 as a -140 favorite on Wednesday. That game's nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Daniel Murphy drove in two runs, and David Wright homered for the Mets. Mike Pelfrey tossed a complete-game for his 12th victory, allowing three runs off three hits. Gregor Blanco had two hits and drove in the lone run for the Braves, who were +125 underdogs. Jair Jurrjens gave up six runs over five innings in taking the loss. Current streak: Atlanta has lost 4 straight games. New York has won 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 56-71 SU New York: 70-57 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Atlanta is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games NY Mets are 8-1 SU in its last 9 games NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta NY Mets are 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Next up: Atlanta at St. Louis, Friday, August 22 NY Mets home to Houston, Friday, August 22