The New York Mets are a favorite with their ace on the mound here in their season opener, and I think they'll prove well worth the money. Mets righty Jacob deGrom was 11-8 with a 2.43 in 2019. He owns a 1.97 ERA in 21 career starts against the Braves who counter with Mike Soroka (2019: 13-4, 2.68 ERA). While Soroka is 4-0 with a 2.73 ERA in four career starts against the Mets, I don't see him outdueling the reigning National League Cy Young awards winner in this one.

Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a road underdog. Mets are 10-2 in their last 12 games as a home favorite.

8* play on New York Mets.