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Braves to Face Athletics in Three-Game Series Showdown at Sutter Health Park

The Atlanta Braves are set to face off against the Athletics in the first game of a three-game series at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. The Braves have a strong history against the A's, winning 14 of their last 17 matchups. They are currently slight favorites with a moneyline of -115 and a total of 10.5 runs for Tuesday's game. Didier Fuentes will be on the mound for the Braves, while Jeffrey Springs will start for the Athletics. Despite Oakland opening as the betting favorite at -108, the current line has shifted to Atlanta -116. Stay tuned for our Braves vs. Athletics prediction and analysis as first pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -116 | Athletics +105
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+130) | Athletics +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 51%.

Atlanta vs Oakland Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are currently experiencing a disappointing season, having won only two of their previous 11 games. They were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in a recent series and are now nine games behind the bottom wild card in the National League. Despite struggling offensively, their bullpen has been solid. Rookie Didier Fuentes is set to start the next game, with a record of 0-2 and a 9.00 ERA. Overall, Atlanta is ranked 24 in offense and 9 in defense, with a season record of 39-50.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics recently concluded a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants, with a strong win in the opener followed by two losses. The team has been inconsistent lately, with a 5-6 record in their last 11 games. Their hitting has been below average over the past two weeks, and the bullpen has struggled with a 4.26 ERA. Jeffrey Springs is set to pitch on Tuesday night, with a decent record for the season. The Athletics are ranked 26th overall, with a strong offense but weak defense. In their last matchups, Atlanta went 1-2 against Oakland.

Challenger vs. Consistency: Fuentes to Face Athletics' Strong Offense, Springs to Challenge Struggling Braves

Didier Fuentes, set to make his fourth MLB start in the upcoming game, has faced challenges on the mound, allowing a significant number of runs, hits, and walks in his previous three starts totaling 12 innings. In contrast, the Athletics have demonstrated strong offensive performance against right-handed pitchers recently, boasting a .752 OPS, .211 ISO, and 106 wRC+ in the last 10 days. On the other hand, Jeffrey Springs has shown consistency in his pitching, giving up only eight runs (six earned) in 23.2 innings across his last four appearances. The Braves, however, have struggled against left-handed pitchers in the same timeframe with a .618 OPS, .096 ISO, and 73 wRC+ in 147 plate appearances.

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