New York Mets defeat Atlanta Braves 8-5: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 8, Atlanta Braves 5
The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Truist Park. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 13 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Christian Scott (New York Mets): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Francisco Lindor (New York Mets): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 3 runs.
- Bryce Elder (Atlanta Braves): 5.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Mets at +124 and the Atlanta Braves at -141. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Atlanta Braves a 57% favorite. The New York Mets won as the underdog at +124: $124 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 8 to 8.5, and the game went over.
New York Mets and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 53-67 in the 2026 regular season (25-34 at home, 28-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 57 of 118 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 53 times and under 56 times, with 9 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the New York Mets.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 71-48 in the 2026 regular season (39-21 at home, 32-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 61 of 117 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 55 times, with 6 pushes.
What's next for New York Mets and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the New York Mets at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.