The New York Mets (52-67) visit the Atlanta Braves (71-47) at Truist Park on Monday at 7:15 p.m. ET, with Kalshi's head-to-head market pricing Atlanta at 57% and New York at 43%, as of this writing.
Atlanta leads the NL East by 8.5 games over Philadelphia, the largest division cushion in baseball, while New York sits last in the division and well outside playoff position, according to FOX Sports. The Mets still hold a 6-4 edge in this year's season series heading into Monday's opener of a three-game set.
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New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves: August 10, 2026
The lean toward Atlanta comes down largely to the arms on the mound. Bryce Elder takes the ball for the Braves at 8-6 with a 3.69 ERA, while New York counters with Christian Scott, who is 3-3 with a 3.15 ERA in his return from injury, according to Heavy.com. Elder's edge in wins and innings pitched gives the home team the market's benefit even against a Mets starter with the lower ERA.
Atlanta is missing right-hander Spencer Strider and right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, both on the 60-day injured list with elbow issues, and closer Robert Suarez is out with elbow inflammation, according to FOX Sports. New York is without Juan Soto, on the injured list with a calf issue, and third baseman Mark Vientos remains out with a hand injury, per the same source.
Braves first baseman Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 34 home runs and a .552 slugging percentage, and second baseman Ozzie Albies has added 19 home runs and 63 RBI, according to Fubo. Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has hit five home runs with a .520 slugging percentage since returning from injury in late July, a stretch in which Atlanta has gone 46-20 with him in the lineup.
New York enters off a high note, with shortstop Bo Bichette collecting five hits Sunday in an 11-1 win over Pittsburgh. Atlanta closed its weekend with a 2-1, extra-innings win over the Yankees on Sunday to preserve its division cushion.
Atlanta's World Series Odds
Kalshi's Pro Baseball Champion market has Atlanta at 7%, sixth-highest in baseball and just behind Boston. The Dodgers remain the runaway favorite across the sport at 40.7%, but Atlanta's return to full health atop a stacked lineup has kept the Braves squarely in the second tier of contenders.
Atlanta's Postseason Odds
Kalshi's Postseason Qualifiers market has Atlanta at 98%, second in baseball behind only Tampa Bay. The Braves' postseason math is close to settled; what is still open is how far the roster can carry that into October.
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Atlanta carries a 57% market edge and the sport's biggest division lead into Monday's series opener at Truist Park.
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