The Mets (45-29) vs. Braves (33-39) is a highly anticipated divisional matchup in the NL East, with the final game in the series tonight at 7:15 p.m. ET on MLB Network. Every game matters more in this matchup between two star studded teams, especially for the Braves, who are looking to get back into playoff contention.
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Mets vs. Braves Picks, Predictions: Friday, June 19
Here are the top MLB DFS picks and predictions for PrizePicks today. Use this analysis to build your Lineups on PrizePicks MLB on Thursday, June 19. Click to read more about each pick.
- Braves P Spencer Strider – 7 Strikeouts
- Mets 1B Pete Alonso – 5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- Mets P Clay Holmes – 16.5 Pitching Outs
Braves SP Spencer Strider – 7 Strikeouts
- Over his last 108 plate appearances this season, Spencer Strider has allowed a 13% barrel rate, a 48% hard-hit rate, and a 35% fly-ball rate, marking one of the least stingy stretches of his career.
- Strider’s fastball usage exceeds 50%, and hitters have responded by producing a .344 wOBA against it.
- Since returning from injury, Strider has surrendered 15 earned runs over his last five starts.
- Strider had 13 strikeouts against the Rockies in his last outing, but prior to that, he had not topped seven strikeouts in any start this season.
- Strider has not pitched more than 90 pitches in a start since returning from injury on May 20.
Mets 1B Pete Alonso – 5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- In 53 plate appearances against the right-handed fastball, Pete Alonso has slashed a 42% fly-ball rate, 77% hard-hit rate, and 27% barrel rate.
- Alonso owns a home run against Strider in their career matchups, though he's also struck out in over 50% of his at-bats vs. Strider.
- Over his last 80 plate appearances versus right-handed pitching, Alonso has maintained a 37% fly-ball rate, a 55% hard-hit rate, and a 24% barrel rate.
Mets SP Clay Holmes – 16.5 Pitching Outs
- This season in 323 plate appearances, Clay Holmes has allowed just a 51% hard-hit rate, a 20% fly-ball rate, and induced a 50% ground-ball rate.
- Holmes has surrendered only six earned runs over his last four starts, showing recent effectiveness on the mound
- In the Braves’ last 585 plate appearances against right-handed pitching, they’ve produced just a 24% fly-ball rate and under 10% barrel rate, indicating collective struggles against righties.
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