Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels are set to face off in an interleague series on Saturday night in Anaheim. The Braves, with a record of 94-68, are sending LHP Chris Sale to the mound, who boasts an impressive 13-3 record and 2.61 ERA. The Angels, currently at 52-69, will have RHP Griffin Canning starting, who holds a 4-10 record and 5.11 ERA. The game is scheduled for a 9:38 PM EST start at Angel Stadium. Atlanta opens as the favorite with a -207 betting line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -207 | Angels +187

Spread: Braves +1.5 (-121) | Angels +1.5 (+110)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 67%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently wrapped up a series in San Francisco, where they won three out of four games, including two extra-innings victories. Despite being shut out in the series finale, the offense still managed to produce 18 runs in total. Over the past two weeks, the Braves have scored 62 runs in 13 games, with the offense hitting .248 and hitting 23 home runs. Marcell Ozuna, the team's designated hitter, leads the National League with 90 RBIs and is second in batting average and home runs. The pitching staff, which was previously ranked third in the National League with a 3.74 team ERA, has struggled recently, posting a 6.21 ERA in the last 13 games. Starting pitching for Atlanta has a 94-68 record with a 3.97 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Sale is currently the Cy Young front-runner in the NL, leading in wins and ERA, and ranking second in strikeouts. The relief staff has a 3.37 ERA and RHP Raisel Iglesias has made 25 saves in 27 chances. OF Jorge Soler missed a recent game due to injury. Overall, Atlanta is ranked 16th in offense, third in defense, and has a record of 94-68 with a power ranking of 25.