The Oakland Athletics (10-45) will host the Atlanta Braves (32-21), Monday at 8:07 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series. Mike Soroka will start for the Braves, and Paul Blackburn for the Athletics.
The Braves have been made a heavy favorite by sportsbooks, despite playing on the road. They’re sitting at -248 to beat the Athletics (+206). The over/under in this contest is 8.5.
Braves vs. Athletics Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-248)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -111)
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When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Athletics
- Game Day: Monday, May 29, 2023
- Game Time: 8:07 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSPCA
- Location: Oakland, California
- Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Braves Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Michael Tonkin | 15-Day Injured List | Neck |
Max Fried | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Dylan Lee | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Ehire Adrianza | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Kyle Wright | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Athletics Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Zach Jackson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Drew Rucinski | 15-Day Injured List | Illness |
Mason Miller | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Paul Blackburn | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
Dany Jimenez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Kirby Snead | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
Freddy Tarnok | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Manny Piña | 60-Day Injured List | Wrist |
Last Time Out: Braves and Athletics
The Braves won their most recent contest versus the Phillies by an 11-4 score yesterday, with Spencer Strider picking up the win pitching going six innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits while striking out nine. Matt Olson went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI to lead them offensively.
The Athletics suffered a 10-1 loss to the Astros yesterday. Ryan Noda (2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Luis Medina took the loss on the mound after going 5 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on seven hits while striking out five.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have won 23 out of the 39 games, or 59%, in which they’ve been favored. Atlanta has been at least a -248 moneyline favorite five times this season and won each of those games. The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 71.3%. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 28 of their 45 chances. In 45 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 17-28-0 ATS.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Ronald Acuña Jr. | 53 | .333 (4) | .415 (4) | .571 (6) | 4.6% (31) | 14.1% (19) | 11.6% (42) |
Matt Olson | 53 | .236 (122) | .360 (41) | .538 (12) | 6.7% (7) | 29.7% (152) | 15.5% (11) |
Sean Murphy | 44 | .290 (27) | .402 (8) | .568 (8) | 6% (14) | 22.3% (93) | 12% (36) |
Ozzie Albies | 53 | .255 (82) | .300 (136) | .461 (59) | 4.5% (33) | 15% (23) | 5% (149) |
Austin Riley | 53 | .267 (66) | .336 (82) | .466 (51) | 4.3% (39) | 26.7% (129) | 9.5% (83) |
Athletics Betting Records and Team Stats
The Athletics have come away with eight wins in the 47 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Oakland has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +206 or worse on the moneyline this season. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 32.7% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Oakland have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 26 of 48 chances this season. The Athletics have posted a record of 17-31-0 against the spread this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Brent Rooker | 48 | .261 (75) | .364 (36) | .509 (26) | 5.6% (18) | 27.2% (132) | 12.8% (26) |
Esteury Ruiz | 54 | .268 (63) | .328 (96) | .352 (145) | 0.4% (161) | 19% (59) | 3.4% (164) |
Ryan Noda | 49 | .241 (112) | .400 (10) | .451 (71) | 2.9% (96) | 32.4% (161) | 19.4% (2) |
Shea Langeliers | 45 | .207 (155) | .280 (153) | .384 (120) | 3.8% (56) | 28.6% (145) | 7.7% (109) |
Tony Kemp | 43 | .156 (-) | .245 (-) | .213 (-) | 0.6% (-) | 13.2% (-) | 10.7% (-) |
Braves vs. Athletics Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Braves to win (-248 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (8.5 runs).
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