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The Oakland A’s (23-35) and Atlanta Braves (31-23) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; A’s won 2-1 last season
Oakland has lost back-to-back games after falling 6-5 in the 12th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday and failing to cash as a +142 road underdog. Rookie RHP Mason Miller was tagged with his 1st blown save in 12 chances, allowing a game-tying solo shot from CF Jose Siri in the 9th inning.
Atlanta has lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 against the Washington Nationals Thursday and failing to cash as a -179 home favorite. CF Michael Harris II batted in the sole run for the Braves on a 3rd-inning sacrifice fly, while LHP Ray Kerr allowed 3 ER in 3 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.
A’s at Braves projected starters
LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Reynaldo Lopez
Sears (4-3, 3.88 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 60 1/3 IP.
- A’s are 5-6 in his starts
- Has allowed 1 or fewer ER in 6 of his last 9 outings
- Has allowed 26 ER and 8 HR this season while striking out 40 and walking 17
Lopez (2-2, 1.75 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 51 1/3 IP.
- Braves are 5-4 in his starts, including 0-2 in his last 2
- Has allowed 3 or fewer ER in each start this season
- Has allowed 10 ER and 2 HR while striking out 47 and walking 18
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A’s at Braves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): A’s +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Braves -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-105) | Braves -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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A’s at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 5, A’s 2
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Braves (-225) to win Friday.
Run line/Against the spread
BET BRAVES -1.5 (-115).
Two of the A’s last 4 losses, and 3 of their last 6, have been by 2 or more runs. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 games. Each of the Braves’ last 5 wins have been by 2 or more runs with the team allowing 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 10 games.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8 (-105).
The A’s have hit the Under in 4 of their last 5 games. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 games and 6 of their last 8. Atlanta has scored 2 or fewer runs in each of its last 3 games and 3 or fewer in 7 of its last 10.
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