New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Prediction for Sunday July 5 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 07/05/2026, 01:30 AM ET

Mets Preview

The Sunday MLB schedule will get underway with a matinee between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves from Truist Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Mets (36-53) have dropped nine of their previous 11 games and are the most disappointing team in the majors. Last night, New York 1B Mark Vientos crushed a two-run blast and OF Tyrone Taylor added a solo shot during a 14-3 road loss against Atlanta.

Twenty-four year old righty Nolan McLean (5-5 3.78 ERA) will make his 18th start of the season for the Mets. Through 95 plus innings, McLean ranks 12th in the majors with 113 strikeouts and owns a solid 1.12 WHIP.

Braves Preview

The Atlanta Braves have won 27 of their first 43 home games and hold a three-game lead over Philadelphia for the top spot in the NL East Division. During Saturday’s home victory, Atlanta OF Eli White started the scoring with a solo shot and added a three-run double. SP Chris Sale (9-6) allowed three runs in five innings to earn the win for the Braves, who improved to 52-35 overall.

The Braves will counter with thirty-three year old southpaw Martin Perez (6-5 3.27 ERA) in the series finale. Last time out, Perez (5 IP) gave up five hits and four runs during a 5-2 home loss versus St. Louis.

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Mets vs Braves Pick

Atlanta OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities and is not expected to return until after the All-Star Break. Through 89 games, New York ranks 30th in OPS and 28th in runs scored. For the season, Atlanta ranks 17th in OPS and 10th in runs scored. Take the Mets to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 5-0.