Total of the Month MLB 10*
(MLB) Atlanta vs. NY Mets, 09/18/2020 7:10 PM, Score: 15 - 2
Total: 8.50 | -112.00 Over
Result: Win
Total of the Month - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Rotation #959 Friday 10* Top Play OVER the total in New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves @ 7:10 ET - I am aware of Max Fried being a candidate for the Cy Young award this season. I am also aware of the weather forecast featuring a north wind blowing in and a little taste of fall in the air this evening in New York. However, the Mets lineup is red-hot and the Braves have been one of the top hitting teams in baseball this season, and I expect this game to fly over the low total. Keep in mind, there has been a pitching change announced Thursday for this Friday match-up and it will be Steven Matz getting the start. Not only is he 0-4 with an 8.63 ERA this season, he is making his first start since mid-August as he has been bothered by shoulder bursitis in his left arm. This is a battle of southpaws and, speaking of injuries, Fried is also coming back from one as he has had muscle spasms lead to an issue in his back. Fried will be making his first start in nearly two weeks. He has allowed 5 earned runs on 10 hits and 5 walks in his last two starts so he has been far from dominant in recent outings. Fried is facing a Mets team that is familiar with him and has a number of hitters whom have enjoyed success against him. As for Matz, he is now 18-32 with a 4.69 ERA since the 2017 season began. You can see why I have no hesitation in fading him here. Opponents are hitting .364 against Matz in night games this season and he has an 11.64 ERA under the lights. The 29-year old southpaw faces an Atlanta team which has a .479 slugging percentage ranking #2 in the majors this year. The Braves have won 11 of 18 games and have scored an average of 7.1 runs during this solid stretch. The Mets are off a momentum-boosting series against the Phillies and have won 8 of 14 games and scored an average of 6.6 runs per game their last 15 games. More of the same here. 10* OVER the total in New York Mets