The Braves have long tormented New York, although the Mets had signaled that maybe times were going to change with a dramatic win at Atlanta to clinch a playoff berth late last season. New York took control of the division for the first two-plus months of the season while the Braves tried to climb out of a hole that was dug with an 0-7 start.

The Atlanta Braves (35-41) and New York Mets (46-31) clash Monday, as they swing into a 4-game series in Flushing, New York. The first pitch from Citi Field is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Its Monday, June 23 and the Braves (35-41) are in Queens to open a three-game series against the Mets (46-32). Spencer Schwellenbach is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Paul Blackburn for New York.