The good folks at Baseball Prospectus dished out a healthy dose of optimism for Mets fans on Tuesday.
Based on their projections and statistical analysis, the forecast the Mets to win 93 games and take the division.
Surprisingly, they also have the Braves finishing in a tie with the Phillies.
| East | W | L | RS | RA | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| New York Mets | 93 | 69 | 833 | 713 | 0.264 | 0.339 | 0.417 |
| Atlanta Braves | 88 | 74 | 818 | 742 | 0.271 | 0.342 | 0.416 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 88 | 74 | 837 | 756 | 0.264 | 0.337 | 0.431 |
| Washington Nationals | 77 | 85 | 780 | 808 | 0.261 | 0.335 | 0.41 |
| Florida Marlins | 74 | 88 | 767 | 819 | 0.253 | 0.325 | 0.423 |




