The Atlanta Braves (37-42) and the New York Mets (47-34) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Citi Field in Queens is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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.

But after winning the first two contests this week versus the New York Mets at Citi Field, the Atlanta Braves dropped the final two of the series. Atlanta heads home with a split, but it's more bitter than sweet,

The first two months of New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto's tenure in Queens were under a $765 million microscope. So when a stoic Soto fell short of his underlying metrics and the MVP expectations assigned to him, fans and critics alike played the role of psychiatrist.