Injuries and increasing ineffectiveness have the pitching staff in a state of chaos as the Mets head to Philadelphia.

Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets​ 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on June 19, 2025 on ESPN.

The Mets were sputtering before Thursday and their woes have gotten worst following a 7-1 loss to the Braves for a sixth straight defeat.

The Atlanta Braves feel good about their chances of winning whenever Chris Sale is on the mound, so imagine how they felt after staking the reigning Cy Young Award winner to a 3-0 lead in the first inning Wednesday against the New York Mets.

The Atlanta Braves look to sweep the New York Mets in the final game of their 3-game series Thursday at Truist Park.

The New York Mets (45-30) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) on Friday as the NL East co-leaders start a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Preview the June 19 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.