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2022 MLB Handicapping
(20-36) Oakland Athletics vs. Atlanta Braves (28-27)
Date: Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Time: 7:20 PM ET
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Projected Pitchers: Jared Koenig (OAK) vs. Ian Anderson (ATL)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Athletics +200, Braves -240
MLB run line Betting Odds: Athletics +1.5 (+140), Braves -1.5 (-180)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
The Atlanta Braves will look to pick up their sixth straight victory when they open a two-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
Oakland Athletics
Heading into the game, the Oakland Athletics have an overall record of 20-36-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 13-12. In the AL West division, Oakland currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 26-30-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 21.0% of their games. The Athletics’ over-under record is 23-27-6.
For Oakland, Cole Irvin gets the start with an overall record of 2-2. This includes a strong ERA of 2.76. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.65 innings per outing, as well as 5.52 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.17 per 9. In total, Irvin has given up 5 home runs.
During the season, the Athletics bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.09.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Oakland Athletics, as they are averaging just 3.27 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -63.0. The Athletics head into the game ranked just 30th in team batting average. Oakland combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.215. Placing them 28th. On the base paths, the Athletics have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 4th in the MLB in steals.
Oakland has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.66 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.95 per contest.
Atlanta Braves
Heading into the game, the Atlanta Braves have an overall record of 28-27-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 14-14. In the NL East division, Atlanta currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 27-28-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 82.0% of their games. The Bravess’ over-under record is 30-22-3.
For Atlanta, Kyle Wright get the start with an overall record of 5-3. This includes a strong ERA of 2.41 So far, he is lasting an average of 5.92 innings per outing. as well as 9.96 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.47 per 9. In total, Wright has given up 3 home runs.
During the season, the Braves bullpen has received a workload similar to league average. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.17.
During the season, the Atlanta Braves have performed well on offense, averaging 4.42 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 4.0. On offense, the Braves have a team batting average of 0.241, placing them 16th in the league. On their balls in play, Atlanta has the 7th ranked BABIP of 0.274. With runners on base, the Braves are averaging just 0.73 stolen bases per game.
In the field, Atlanta averages 0.47 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.73 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Athletics are 7-3 in their last 10 games as a road underdog.
- Athletics are 7-3 in their last 10 road games.
- Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Oakland Athletics vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Prediction:
Atlanta’s offense is far from perfect with a 101 wRC+, but that should be enough firepower to easily outpace Oakland, especially when the superstar Acuna Jr. is starting to round into form.
It’s impossible to trust the Athletics when they can’t score right now, and these are great odds to back Anderson on the run line.
Give me the Braves on Wednesday.
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