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A series opener between the Oakland Athletics (46-85) and Atlanta Braves (83-51) is scheduled for Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Braves will hand the ball to Kyle Wright (17-5), and the Athletics will turn to Cole Irvin (7-11).
Even on the road at the Athletics (+192), the Braves are a heavy moneyline favorite (-228).
The over/under for the Braves-Athletics game is set at 7.
Braves vs. Athletics Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-228)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -117, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Athletics
- Game Day: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Oakland, California
- Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Ozzie Albies | 60 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Adam Duvall | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Darren O’Day | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Manny Piña | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jake Odorizzi | Day-to-day | Arm |
Athletics Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Laureano | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Skye Bolt | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Zach Jackson | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Paul Blackburn | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Deolis Guerra | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Brent Honeywell Jr. | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Dany Jimenez | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Daulton Jefferies | 60 Day Injury List | Arm |
Last Time Out: Braves and Athletics
The Braves won their most recent game against the Marlins Tuesday by a 7-1 score. Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Max Fried picked up the win on the strength of five innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out six.
The Athletics defeated the Orioles 5-0 Tuesday, with Adrian Martinez getting the win while pitching six innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out four. Seth Brown went 3-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI to lead the Athletics’ offense.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have won 74 out of the 105 games, or 70.5%, in which they’ve been favored. Atlanta has entered 25 games this season favored by -228 or more and is 20-5 in those contests. The Braves have a 69.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 69 of their 135 opportunities. The Braves are 68-67-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 133 | .287 (25) | .357 (27) | .566 (5) | 6.0% (7) | 24.1% (111) | 7.8% (82) |
| Matt Olson | 135 | .247 (87) | .332 (65) | .482 (20) | 4.6% (23) | 23.2% (96) | 11.0% (29) |
| Dansby Swanson | 135 | .282 (29) | .339 (54) | .438 (55) | 2.9% (73) | 26.8% (128) | 7.6% (87) |
| Michael Harris | 89 | .309 (-) | .352 (-) | .538 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 25.1% (-) | 4.8% (-) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 97 | .273 (40) | .366 (20) | .412 (80) | 2.5% (92) | 23.6% (101) | 10.9% (31) |
Athletics Betting Records and Team Stats
The Athletics have won in 44, or 37.6%, of the 117 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Oakland has won five of 20 games when listed as at least +192 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 34.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Oakland and their opponents have gone over in 58 of their 135 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Athletics are 65-70-0 against the spread in their 135 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | 123 | .254 (76) | .333 (63) | .440 (54) | 3.4% (57) | 20.2% (81) | 8.7% (68) |
| Seth Brown | 124 | .227 (122) | .292 (124) | .430 (64) | 4.2% (37) | 26.1% (124) | 7.8% (82) |
| Tony Kemp | 123 | .227 (122) | .299 (120) | .306 (140) | 0.9% (135) | 13.0% (17) | 8.2% (79) |
| Chad Pinder | 92 | .229 (-) | .256 (-) | .375 (-) | 3.0% (-) | 31.1% (-) | 3.7% (-) |
| Sheldon Neuse | 83 | .215 (-) | .277 (-) | .292 (-) | 1.4% (-) | 26.6% (-) | 7.1% (-) |
Braves vs. Athletics Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Braves will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-228). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7 runs).