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At Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics play the Atlanta Braves (six straight victories) at 3:37 PM ET. On the mound for the Braves will be Spencer Strider (9-4), matched up against the Athletics’ Ken Waldichuk.
The Braves (-285) are heavy moneyline favorites, despite at the Athletics (+236).
The total in this contest is 7.
Braves vs. Athletics Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-285)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -122, Under: +101)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Athletics
- Game Day: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
- Game Time: 3:37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ramón Laureano | Day-to-day | Oblique |
Last Time Out: Braves and Athletics
These squads play again following the Braves’ 10-9 victory over the Athletics yesterday. Jesse Chavez (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) registered the win for the Braves. Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Joel Payamps (1.00 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss on the mound for the Athletics.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 106 times this season and won 75, or 70.8%, of those games. Atlanta is 4-2 this season when entering a game favored by -285 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 74% chance of a victory for the Braves. Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 70 of 136 chances this season. In 136 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 68-68-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 134 | .287 (25) | .357 (26) | .565 (5) | 6.0% (6) | 23.9% (109) | 7.9% (82) |
| Matt Olson | 136 | .247 (85) | .333 (64) | .486 (17) | 4.7% (19) | 23.2% (97) | 11.1% (27) |
| Dansby Swanson | 136 | .283 (27) | .339 (54) | .439 (55) | 2.9% (77) | 26.7% (128) | 7.5% (87) |
| Michael Harris | 90 | .307 (-) | .350 (-) | .533 (-) | 4.4% (-) | 25.0% (-) | 4.7% (-) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 98 | .274 (40) | .366 (19) | .414 (78) | 2.5% (89) | 23.6% (101) | 10.8% (32) |
Athletics Betting Records and Team Stats
The Athletics have come away with 44 wins in the 118 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Oakland has won one of eight games when listed as at least +236 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 29.8% chance of walking away with the win. Oakland and their opponents have gone over in 59 of their 136 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. In 136 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 66-70-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | 124 | .254 (74) | .333 (64) | .445 (50) | 3.5% (53) | 20.0% (78) | 8.8% (65) |
| Seth Brown | 125 | .227 (124) | .291 (124) | .435 (60) | 4.4% (32) | 26.3% (125) | 7.7% (85) |
| Tony Kemp | 124 | .227 (124) | .300 (118) | .309 (140) | 0.9% (135) | 12.9% (17) | 8.4% (76) |
| Ramón Laureano | 86 | .224 (-) | .302 (-) | .393 (-) | 3.4% (-) | 26.1% (-) | 7.2% (-) |
| Chad Pinder | 93 | .233 (-) | .261 (-) | .388 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 30.9% (-) | 3.6% (-) |
Braves vs. Athletics Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Braves will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-285). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7 runs).