Braves vs Athletics Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – September 6, 2022

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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)

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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.

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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).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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