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Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (96-51) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Miami Marlins (76-72) on Saturday at loanDepot park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 9-2

The Braves were defeated 9-6 in the series opener Friday. OF Ronald Acuna Jr. left the game with a calf injury in the 7th inning with calf tightness, although he appears to have avoided serious injury. Atlanta is 16 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East and already clinched the division.

Marlins 2B Luis Arraez surprisingly hit 2 home runs Friday, bringing his total to 9 on the season. Miami is currently a half-game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds, who are both tied for the 3rd Wild Card spot in the NL.

Braves at Marlins projected starters

LHP Jared Shuster vs. RHP Bryan Hoeing

Shuster (4-3, 5.26 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 through 49 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 8-5 road defeat vs. San Francisco Giants Aug. 27
2023 road stats: 1-3, 6.56 ERA (23 1/3 IP, 17 ER) in 5 starts
First career start vs. Marlins

Hoeing (2-2, 4.04 ERA) makes his 7th start and 31st appearance. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 62 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 10-9 home win vs. St. Louis Cardinals on July 5
2023 home stats: 1-0, 2.93 ERA (30 2/3 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts and 8 relief appearances.
Career vs. Braves: 0-2, 13.03 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 14 ER) in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances

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Braves at Marlins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:04 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -132 (bet $132 to win $100) | Marlins +112 (bet $100 to win $112)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+118) | Marlins +1.5 (-142)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Braves at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Marlins 4

Moneyline

Even with Shuster getting the start and the chance that Acuna is out, I’ll back the BRAVES (-132) on the road in Saturday’s divisional matchup. Atlanta has gone 9-2 in the first 11 meetings with Miami this season and will want to get even after Friday’s series-opening loss.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (+118) has fantastic value as Hoeing has mightily struggled against Atlanta in his career. All 9 of Atlanta’s wins over Miami this season have come by at least 2 runs.

Over/Under

OVER 9 (-118) is the play in this contest with Shuster and Hoeing on the mound. Hoeing has given up at least 4 earned runs in 3 of his 6 starts this season.

Meanwhile, Shuster hasn’t been much better as he’s allowed 3 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts. The Over is also 9-2 in the 11 meetings between these teams this season.

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (94-50) will play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (79-65) on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park following a doubleheader on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 5-3

The Braves won the first game of the doubleheader 10-8 on Monday while losing the second game 7-5 despite 1B Matt Olson hitting 2 homers to reach 50 on the season. Atlanta is 5-5 in its last 10 games, but is still 15 games ahead of the Phillies for 1st place in the NL East and is the first team in MLB to clinch a postseason berth.

SS Trea Turner remained hot for the Phillies as he hit a homer in the first game and produced a multi-hit performance in the second game. Even though Philadelphia has a decent gap to close to catch Atlanta in the division race, it currently holds the top NL Wild Card.

Braves at Phillies projected starters

LHP Max Fried vs. RHP Zack Wheeler

Fried (7-1, 2.70 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 66 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K in an 8-5 home win over the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday
Road stats: 5-0, 1.73 ERA (36 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 7 starts
Career vs. Phillies: 4-4, 3.74 ERA (74 2/3 IP, 31 ER) in 12 starts and 6 relief appearances

Wheeler (11-6, 3.49 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 170 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a 5-1 road victory against the San Diego Padres Wednesday
Home stats: 4-2, 3.80 ERA (73 1/3 IP, 31 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Braves: 11-7, 3.00 ERA (159 IP, 53 ER) in 25 starts

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Braves at Phillies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Phillies +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+135) | Phillies +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Braves at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Phillies 4

Moneyline

With a solid pitching matchup on Tuesday, I’ll back the BRAVES (-125) on the road. Atlanta has won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Philadelphia this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES +1.5 (-160) is the play in this contest despite taking the Braves to win the divisional bout. Wheeler is coming off a stellar start and Philadelphia’s lineup has been swinging a hot bat recently.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-120) is how I’d wager on the run total in a game between 2 teams that have talented lineups. The Braves and the Phillies have both tallied at least 5 runs in 5 of the first 8 meetings this season.

The Over is also 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (61-78) will conclude a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (90-48) on Thursday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 3-2

The Cardinals beat the Braves 11-6 on Wednesday as they produced 6 earned runs on RHP Spencer Strider before the 3rd inning ended. St. Louis has won 3 straight games, but it remains in last place in the NL Central and is 11 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Braves 1B Matt Olson hit his league-leading 46th homer of the season and 3B Austin Riley hit his 34th homer in Wednesday’s loss. Atlanta is on a 3-game losing skid but is still 13 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the NL East.

Cardinals at Braves projected starters

RHP Adam Wainwright vs. LHP Max Fried

Wainwright (3-10, 8.10 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.98 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 83 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 4-1 home defeat vs. Diego Padres on Aug. 28.
2023 road stats: 2-3, 8.67 ERA (36 1/3 IP, 35 ER) in 8 starts
Career vs. Braves: 10-4, 3.42 ERA (108 IP, 41 ER) in 16 starts and 5 relief appearances

Fried (6-1, 2.52 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 60 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 10 K in a 6-3 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday
2023 home stats: 1-1, 3.70 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts
Career vs. Cardinals: 4-0, 0.34 ERA (26 2/3 IP, 1 ER) in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Cardinals 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 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Braves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +2.5 (-115) | Braves -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

While the Braves (-300) should easily win Thursday, just AVOID taking their moneyline in this matchup. Risking 3 times your potential return isn’t advised, no matter how much of a lock a team seems to be.

Run line/Against the spread

Taking a team to win by at least 3 runs is unusual in baseball, but I’ll take the BRAVES -2.5 (-115) at home against an aging Wainwright. Wainwright has given up 6 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts, and the Braves boast the best lineup in the league.

Over/Under

UNDER 10.5 (-115) is the lean in this game despite Wainwright’s woes on the mound. There’s certainly a chance the Braves can hit the Over themselves, but with Fried pitching for Atlanta, it’s hard to envision the Cardinals having much success at the plate.

Since the beginning of August, the Cardinals have the 13th-lowest ISO (.160), the 10th-lowest wOBA (.301), and the 10th-lowest wRC+ (89) against left-handed pitching.

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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (89-45) are set to play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (83-51) Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 3-2

The Braves secured a 6-3 victory over the Dodgers Friday as OF Ronald Acuna hit his 31st home run and DH Marcell Ozuna hit his 32nd home run of the season. Atlanta is amid a 5-game winning streak and is 15 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies atop the NL East.

In Friday’s 3-run loss, 2B Kolten Wong provided the lone 3 runs for the Dodgers as he hit a 3-run homer as a pinch hitter in the 8th inning. Los Angeles is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 13 1/2 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.

Braves at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Bryce Elder vs. RHP Emmet Sheehan

Elder (11-4, 3.50 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 149 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 14-4 road win against the Colorado Rockies on August 28.
Road stats: 5-3, 4.04 ERA (69 IP, 31 ER) in 12 starts.
Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 1.50 ERA (6 IP, 1 ER) in 1 start.

Sheehan (3-1, 5.63 ERA) makes his 8th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 38 1/3 IP.

The club announced Sheehan will either get the start or pitch bulk innings in relief
Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K Aug. 3 against Oakland Athletics
Home stats: 1-0, 3.28 ERA, 0.85 WHIP in 5 games, 4 starts

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Braves at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Dodgers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+145) | Dodgers +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

Regardless of whether Sheehan starts or they use an opener, I’ll side with the BRAVES (-110) on the road. Elder has been credited with a win in 3 straight starts, and the Braves have won 9 of their last 10 games.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (+145) has fantastic value as the Dodgers have yet to announce a starter for Saturday’s matchup. Atlanta has won by at least 2 runs in 8 of its last 9 wins.

Over/Under

OVER 10 (-105) is how I’d wager on the run total with the Braves boasting the best lineup in baseball and the Dodgers not being far behind. Elder has been formidable in Atlanta’s rotation, but he doesn’t force many swings and misses, which could lead to Los Angeles producing a few runs at home.

The Over is 4-1 in the first 5 meetings this season.

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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (59-67) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (80-44) on Tuesday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 8-3

The Mets defeated the Braves 10-4 Monday as OF DJ Stewart, OF Rafael Ortega, and SS Francisco Lindor all homered. New York has won 5 of its last 6 contests, but it remains in 4th place in the NL East race.

In Monday’s lopsided loss to the Mets, DH Marcell Ozuna hit 2 solo HRs for the Braves. Atlanta has lost 2 straight games, however, it is still 12 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the NL East.

Mets at Braves projected starters

RHP Tylor Megill vs. RHP Bryce Elder

Megill (7-6, 5.53 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 86 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 5 K in an 8-3 home win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday
Road stats: 2-4, 8.20 ERA (37 1/3 IP, 34 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Braves: 1-2, 4.66 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 19 ER) in 7 starts and 1 relief appearance

Elder (9-4, 3.46 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 138 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees last Tueaday
Home stats: 5-1, 3.12 ERA (75 IP, 26 ER) in 13 starts
Career vs. Mets: 1-0, 7.56 ERA (8 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 1 start and 1 relief appearance

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Mets 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 8:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Braves -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (+105) | Braves -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Mets 4

Moneyline

It’s hard to see the Braves losing 3 straight games, but I’ll PASS on wagering on the costly moneyline in this divisional showdown.

Run line/Against the spread

After getting blown out on Monday, I’ll take the BRAVES -1.5 (-125) at home on Tuesday with Elder on the mound. The Braves have defeated the Mets by at least 2 runs in 7 of their 8 wins against their division rivals this season.

Over/Under

OVER 10.5 (-115) is the lean in this matchup as Megill has been giving up runs often this season. Megill has surrendered at least 4 ER in 3 of his last 4 starts.

Since the start of August, the Braves boast the 3rd-best ISO (.217), the best wOBA (.372), and the 2nd-best wRC+ (132) against right-handed pitching. On top of that, the Over is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings this season.

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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Mets at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (58-67) open a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (80-43) on Monday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 8-2

The Mets had a 4-game win streak snapped with a 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday. New York is still 23 games behind Atlanta in the NL East despite that it went 6-4 in its last 10 contests, and remains 7 games back of an NL Wild Card.

The Braves fell to the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday, snapping a 5-game win streak. Atlanta is 8-2 in its last 10 games and is 13 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the division. The Braves are expected to get a spot start RHP Allan Winans in Monday’s contest.

Mets at Braves projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. RHP Allan Winans

Peterson (3-7, 5.45 ERA) makes his 15th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 72 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 6 BB, 5 K in 7-4 home loss vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
2023 road stats: 1-5, 7.75 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 33 ER) in 8 starts and 2 relief appearances
Career vs. Braves: 3-4, 4.83 ERA (41 IP, 22 ER) in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance

Winans (1-0, 1.59 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 through 11 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K in a 21-3 victory over the Mets on Aug. 12
Will make his first home start of the season

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Mets 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 8:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Braves -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-105) | Braves -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Mets 3

Moneyline

While the Braves should take care of business at home on Monday, just AVOID their moneyline in this game at over -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (-115) is the play in this NL East bout as Atlanta boasts the best ISO (.240), the best wOBA (.379) and the 2nd-best wRC+ (137) against left-handed pitching since the start of July. The Braves have won by at least 2 runs in 7 of their 8 wins against the Mets this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-115) is the lean in this game despite the Braves being capable of hitting the Over themselves. However, the Over is 5-5 in the last 10 meetings overall and Winans should limit New York’s lineup for a 2nd time this season.

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San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Giants (64-59) close out a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (80-42) on Sunday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 2-0

The Giants lost 6-5 to the Braves on Saturday despite multi-hit performances from 1B Lamonte Wade Jr., OF Michael Conforto, 3B J.D. Davis, and C Blake Sabol. San Francisco has lost 8 of its last 10 games and is now 12 games behind the 1st-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.

In Saturday’s 1-run victory, the Braves got HRs from OF Ronald Acuna and OF Eddie Rosario. Atlanta is on a 5-game winning streak and has extended its lead in the NL East to 13 1/2 games.

Giants at Braves projected starters

RHP Jakob Junis vs. LHP Max Fried

Junis (3-3, 4.10 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 33rd appearance. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 68 innings.

Last start: No decision, 4 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K in a 7-0 home win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday
Road stats: 3-2, 3.93 ERA (34 1/3 IP, 15 ER) in 15 relief appearances
Career vs. Braves: 0-1, 7.20 ERA (5 IP, 4 ER) in 1 start

Fried (4-1, 2.57 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 42 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in an 11-3 home victory against the New York Yankees on Monday
Home stats: 1-1, 3.38 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 7 ER) in 3 starts
Career vs. Giants: 3-0, 1.89 ERA (33 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Giants 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 8:07 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Giants +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Braves -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (+110) | Braves -1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Braves should extend their winning streak to 6 games on Sunday, but taking their moneyline at the current odds (-250) isn’t advised. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Giants were the lean when the line was +2.5 (-130), but the Braves -1.5 (-135) doesn’t seem worth it, although Atlanta is fully capable of winning by multiple runs. Junis is only making his 3rd start this season, but the bullpen of the Giants is tied for the 5th-lowest wOBA (.296) allowed.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-110) is the play as Fried should have success against a Giants team that leans on plenty of lefties in their lineup. Meanwhile, it’s always risky betting an Under when the Braves are involved.

The Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (70-40) will play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-61) on Tuesday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pirates lead 1-0

Braves 2B Ozzie Albies hit his 26th home run of the season in Monday’s series-opening 7-6 loss. Atlanta is on a 3-game losing skid, but it remains 10 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies atop the NL East.

The Pirates produced 6 earned runs on RHP Spencer Strider in Monday’s victory before the hard-throwing righty was pulled in the 3rd inning. Pittsburgh is 9 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central despite winning 2 games in a row.

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Braves at Pirates projected starters

RHP Yonny Chirinos vs. RHP Mitch Keller

Chirinos (5-4, 4.42 ERA) makes his 7th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 71 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 12-5 home win vs. Los Angeles Angels Wednesday
2023 road stats: 3-2, 2.95 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 13 ER) in 1 start and 8 relief appearances
First career vs. the Pirates

Keller (9-8, 4.35 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 through 138 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 14-1 road loss vs. Milwaukee Brewers Thursday
2023 home stats: 5-3, 3.57 ERA (63 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts.
Career vs. Braves: 0-2, 10.03 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 13 ER) in 3 starts

Braves at Pirates odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Pirates +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+100) | Pirates +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Pirates 4

Moneyline

I’ll side with the BRAVES (-160) on the road for Tuesday’s matchup even though Atlanta lost Monday’s series opener. The Braves won 8 straight meetings with the Pirates before losing on Monday, and Keller has lost 4 consecutive starts.

Run line/Against the spread

The BRAVES -1.5 (+100) are a great value as Atlanta looks to get back in the win column. The Braves have won by multiple runs in each of their last 11 wins.

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Over/Under

OVER 10 (-105) is the play in this game with Keller mightily struggling since the All-Star break. Keller has given up at least 6 earned runs in 3 of his last 4 starts.

The Braves are 7-3 to the Over in their last 10 games overall, while the Pirates are 6-4 to the Over in their last 10 games.

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Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (63-33) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (54-44) Saturday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0

In Friday’s 6-4 victory over the Brewers, 3B Austin Riley hit his 21st home run of the season for the Braves. Atlanta has now won 2 games in a row and is 11 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the NL East.

Despite losing Friday, SS Willy Adames launched his 17th home run of the season for the Brewers. Friday’s defeat snapped a 2-game winning streak for Milwaukee, though, it is still 1 1/2 games up of the Cincinnati Reds atop the NL Central.

The Braves are expected to activate RHP Allan Winans to make his major-league debut Saturday.

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Braves at Brewers projected starters

RHP Allan Winans vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Winans (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his major-league debut. He has a 7-3 record with a 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9, and 7.8 K/9 through 102 2/3 IP in Triple-A this season.

Has pitched 6 innings or more in 8 of his last 10 appearances in Triple-A.
Has notched 6 or more strikeouts in 4 of his last 5 appearances in Triple-A.

Houser (3-2, 3.79 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 57 IP.

Has allowed 6 hits or more in each of his last 3 starts.
Owns an 0-3 record with a 3.06 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 6.6 K/9 in 3 career starts (4 appearances) against the Braves.

Braves at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Brewers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+120) | Brewers +1.5 (-145)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Braves at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Brewers 4

Moneyline

Even with Winans making his first start in the majors, the BRAVES (-140) are the best team in baseball. Atlanta now boasts a 31-14 record on the road compared to Milwaukee having a 26-22 record at home this season.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (+120) is almost an automatic wager for me at the current odds. Atlanta has defeated its opponent by 2 or more runs in each of its last 13 victories.

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Over/Under

With Winans making his debut, and Houser not generating many swings and misses, OVER 9.5 (-105) is the play in this contest. Houser is producing a 43.2% hard-hit rate and the Braves have 7 players with a 42.5% hard-hit rate or higher.

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Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (62-33) begin a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (54-43) on Friday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 6 games in 2022

The Braves defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Thursday to end a 4-game losing streak. Atlanta remains 10 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies atop the NL East.

The Brewers shut out the Phillies 4-0 on Thursday to give them 8 wins in their last 10 games. Milwaukee has extended its lead in the NL Central to 2 1/2 games over the Cincinnati Reds.

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Braves at Brewers projected starters

RHP Michael Soroka vs. RHP Freddy Peralta

Soroka (1-1, 5.40 ERA) makes his 5th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 23 1/3 innings.

Has allowed 3 ER or more in 3 of his 1st 4 starts
Braves are 3-1 in his starts

Peralta (6-7, 4.41 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 98 innings.

Has given up 3 ER or more in 8 of his last 11 starts
Has registered 6 or more K’s in 5 of his last 7 starts

Braves at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Brewers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Braves at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Brewers 4

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