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Atlanta Braves Holding Advantage Over Struggling San Francisco Giants Heading into Key Matchup

The San Francisco Giants will be looking to avoid a third consecutive series loss as they visit Truist Park to face the Atlanta Braves in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon. Justin Verlander will start for the Giants, with Spencer Strider on the mound for the Braves. San Francisco has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Atlanta. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Giants vs. Braves matchup. (Note: This preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.)

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +144 | Braves -169
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-142) | Braves -1.5 (+118)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have struggled recently, losing seven of their last eight games and falling to third in the NL West. They are 3.5 games behind San Diego and will look to improve their performance in their upcoming game on Wednesday. Despite their struggles, the Giants are averaging 4.08 runs per game, ranking 23rd in the league, with a .231 batting average (26th), .309 on-base percentage (22nd), and .372 slugging percentage (28th). Heliot Ramos leads the team with a .265 batting average, Willy Adames has hit 15 home runs, and Wilmer Flores has 55 RBI. Defensively, they are giving up 4.05 runs per game (11th), with opponents batting .242 against them (14th), a 3.64 ERA (seventh), and a 1.27 WHIP (17th). Verlander had a rough last start, giving up nine hits and four runs in 2.2 innings in a 4-0 loss to Toronto, but he has a 2-1 record with a 3.75 ERA in four games against Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently lost two out of three games to the Yankees after a series win against St. Louis. Despite averaging 4.14 runs per game, which ranks 21st in the league, the team has struggled with a .244 batting average (20th in the league), .317 on base percentage (16th), and .391 slugging percentage (21st). Austin Riley leads the team with a .274 batting average, while Matt Olson leads in home runs with 18 and RBI with 64. Defensively, the Braves are giving up 4.14 runs per game (14th in the league) with opponents batting .237 against them (ninth). Their ERA is 3.95 (18th) with a 1.25 WHIP (13th). In his last start, Strider pitched six scoreless innings, leading the team to a 7-3 win over the Yankees. Overall, Strider is 1-2 with a 3.77 ERA in five games against San Francisco. The Braves will look to pick up a series win when they play on Wednesday afternoon against the Yankees.

Atlanta Braves Holding Advantage Over Struggling San Francisco Giants Heading into Key Matchup

The Atlanta Braves have won four of their last seven games, giving them an advantage over the struggling San Francisco Giants, who have lost seven of their last eight games. Atlanta's strong performance against right-handed pitchers positions them well against Justin Verlander, who is winless this season and has surrendered a significant number of runs in recent starts. Conversely, San Francisco has faced difficulties with right-handed pitchers and will be challenged by Bryse Strider, who has also given up runs but has been more effective in home games. In light of these factors, it is recommended to bet on Atlanta on the money line for the upcoming game.

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