The Mets have done a stunning about-face to turn a disastrous season into one in which they are contending for a playoff berth. They have won 15 of 17 and visit Atlanta to start an important series Tuesday with the NL East-leading Braves. New York's current form has led to a discount on Atlanta and 13-game winner Max Fried, who has a 2.49 ERA in four career starts against the Mets. New York's Zack Wheeler has a 4.50 ERA in a pair of starts against the Braves this year.

The Mets have won Zack Wheeler's last three games and he didn't allow a run in either of his last two. The Braves have an eight-game lead over the Mets in the NL Central and they've beaten the Mets six out of 10 games. But this isn't the same Mets squad they last faced in June. This current squad is streaking with wins in 15 of their last 17 and one game out in the NL wild-card race. I'm on the Mets.

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will meet six times in the next 13 days. This week's series will be played in Atlanta as the Mets try to continue their hot streak. If it’s going to continue, the they'll need high run support. In 10 games against Atlanta this year, New York has allowed 6.0 runs per game. That includes a June 17 start by Zack Wheeler in which the Braves scored 12. Grab the cheap price here on the home favorite.