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Stephen Nover's MLB Thursday Bookie Basher
(MLB) NY Mets vs. Atlanta,
Money Line: -120.00 NY Mets (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -120.00 NY Mets (Away)
Result: Loss
Max Fried is a very good pitcher. But Jacob deGrom is the best. At this low of a lay price, I'm going to back deGrom and the Mets, who have a .644 winning percentage compared to the Braves' .605 winning percentage.
Out during the first half of the season, deGrom hasn't missed a beat with a 2-0 record and 1.62 ERA. He's been tremendous this month leading the majors with 28 August strikeouts while holding opponents to a .109 batting average. He is 10-7 with a 2.01 ERA lifetime versus Atlanta.
This trumps Fried, who is 10-4 with a 2.60 ERA. Fried is 5-5 with a 2.89 ERA in 19 career appearances versus the Mets, including 14 starts. Fried may be a bit out of rhythm, too. He last pitched 12 days ago after suffering a concussion during his last start.
Out during the first half of the season, deGrom hasn't missed a beat with a 2-0 record and 1.62 ERA. He's been tremendous this month leading the majors with 28 August strikeouts while holding opponents to a .109 batting average. He is 10-7 with a 2.01 ERA lifetime versus Atlanta.
This trumps Fried, who is 10-4 with a 2.60 ERA. Fried is 5-5 with a 2.89 ERA in 19 career appearances versus the Mets, including 14 starts. Fried may be a bit out of rhythm, too. He last pitched 12 days ago after suffering a concussion during his last start.
