The Atlanta Braves (84-51) fly west to face the Oakland Athletics (50-85) Tuesday in the 1st game of a 2-game set at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Braves lead 2-0
Atlanta won its 5th straight game when it disposed of the Miami Marlins to complete a 3-game sweep Sunday. The Braves’ pitching has stepped up and allowed just 5 runs combined in the 5 games. They trail the New York Mets by just 1 game in the NL East.
Oakland snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. The Athletics are just 4-11 in interleague games this year, and they’re 22-43 overall at home.
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Braves at Athletics projected starters
RHP Kyle Wright vs. LHP Cole Irvin
Wright (17-5, 2.85 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 154 2/3 IP.
- Last 2 starts: 14 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 3 BB and 14 K
- June 7 vs. Oakland: 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB and 7 K
Irvin (7-11, 3.35 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 147 2/3 IP.
- Has allowed 5 ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
- June 7 at Atlanta: 5 1/3 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB and 6 K
Braves at Athletics odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:34 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Braves -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-125) | Rockies +1.5 (+102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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Braves at Athletics picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 5, Athletics 2
Money line
Irvin kept Atlanta in check last time, but this team is clicking. The Braves are also 29-13 against left-handed starters. I think the Braves cruise, and so do the books at -230.
Wright has been brilliant, and his home/road splits are pretty similar. Let’s back him and the BRAVES FIRST 5 INNINGS (-133).
Run line/Against the spread
Two of Atlanta’s last 5 wins have been 1-run victories. One of the games against Oakland in June was a 3-2 triumph. With that in mind, I’m a little hesitant to throw down on the RL at -130.
I’d rather take a chance and bet on the BRAVES OVER 4.5 TOTAL RUNS (-107) as Irvin has allowed that himself in 3 of his last 4 starts.
Over/Under
It’s expected to be 90 degrees with a 9-mph wind blowing to the right field pole, which shouldn’t alter much. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams in Oakland and 4-1-2 in their last 7 meetings overall.
LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-122).
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