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2022 MLB Handicapping
(20-36-0) Oakland Athletics vs. Atlanta Braves (28-27-0)
Date: Tuesday June 7th
Time: 07:20 ETPM ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta
Projected Pitchers: Cole Irvin vs. Kyle Wright
MLB Moneyline Odds: Athletics 175 Braves -215
MLB run line Betting Odds: Athletics +1.5, Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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.
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:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Atlanta Braves. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Kyle Wright has a better WHIP of 1.07 compared to Cole Irvin at 1.23. Irvin will be facing a Braves offense with a team batting average of 0.241 (16th). Kyle Wright has an excellent matchup against the Athletics offense hitting just 0.210.
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