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Atlanta Braves face San Francisco Giants in pivotal matchup as Braves fight to keep playoff streak alive

The Atlanta Braves are facing the San Francisco Giants in the midst of their west coast road trip. Despite their successful playoff history, the Braves currently have a losing record and are in fourth place in the NL East. On the other hand, the Giants are only three games behind the first-place Dodgers in the NL West. The upcoming game will feature Bryce Elder pitching for the Braves and Logan Webb for the Giants. With the Giants as the favorites in the matchup, it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds. Be sure to check out our Braves/Giants prediction for more insights and potential betting opportunities.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +146 | Giants -162
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-160) | Giants -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 62%.

Atlanta vs San Francisco Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves' playoff streak is in jeopardy as they enter play on Friday night with a record of 27-34. They have been to the NL playoffs in seven straight seasons, but are currently on a four-game losing streak. In a recent game against the Diamondbacks, they blew a 10-4 lead in the 9th inning and ended up losing 11-10. Pitcher Raisel Iglesias took the loss after allowing four hits and three runs. The Braves will try to bounce back in their series against the Giants with Bryce Elder on the mound. Despite a ranking of 21 in offense and a record of 27-34, the Braves are ranked #10 in defense this season. Key players like Jurickson Profar, Daysbel Hernandez, Jacho Alvarez Jr., and Stuart Fairchild are currently sidelined with injuries.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants are currently in pursuit of their long-standing rivals, the LA Dodgers, in the NL West Division standings. They have won three of their last five games, including two straight victories, with a narrow 3-2 win over the Padres in their latest match. Starter Robbie Ray performed well, improving his season record to 8-1. The Giants aim to maintain their position in the division with a series win against the Braves this weekend, starting with ace pitcher Logan Webb on Saturday. Despite a recent loss in Webb's last start, he has impressive stats for the season. The Giants, ranked 11th in power rankings, excel defensively giving up an average of 3.47 points per game. In their last three matchups against Atlanta, the Giants have emerged victorious twice.

Webb Shines as Giants Head into Saturday Game as Favorites

Webb's performance this season has been notable, despite not reflecting in his win-loss record. Holding a record of 5-5, he has excelled at home with a 3-1 record and an impressive ERA of 1.12. Additionally, Webb has shown improvement in his pitching capabilities by amassing 91 strikeouts in 81.1 innings, while only allowing four home runs. Conversely, Elder has struggled with an ERA exceeding 4.50 and a road record of 1-2 with an ERA above 5.73. Based on these statistics, it is anticipated that the Giants will secure a victory on Saturday. Therefore, a strategic approach would be to place your bet on the Giants' money line for this game.

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