Oakland Athletics vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions
The Oakland A's and the Atlanta Braves are set to face off in an interleague matchup on Saturday, with the A's fighting to stay out of the bottom of the AL West Division and
Game outlook
The Oakland A's and the Atlanta Braves are set to face off in an interleague matchup on Saturday, with the A's fighting to stay out of the bottom of the AL West Division and the Braves aiming to secure their spot in the playoffs for the seventh straight season. The pitching matchup for the game features Aaron Brooks for the A's and Chris Sale for the Braves. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM EST. Atlanta is the favored team, opening at -287 and currently sitting at -301.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +254 | Braves -301
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (+122) | Braves -1.5 (-140)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 75%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland A's are struggling in the AL West Division standings, with a lineup that has been unable to support their pitching staff. The team is near the bottom five in most offensive categories, hitting just .222 as a team and ranking 27th in runs per game. Despite getting a strong performance from JP Sears in the series opener in Atlanta, the A's offense went silent in a 4-2 loss. Aaron Brooks will take the mound in game two, looking to improve on his 0-2 record with an ERA of 3.63. Injuries to Sean Newcomb and Esteury Ruiz have hindered the team. With a 27th power ranking, Oakland has struggled on both offense and defense this season, with a record of 64-98. For more insight into the MLB season, check out our Free MLB Picks.