Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Under 7.5 runs is gaining a lot of traction as Chris Sale goes head-to-head with Jose Soriano in Game 1 of the series between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels.
Momentum: The Los Angeles Angels improved to 5-5 in the season after winning two in the just-concluded three-game series with the Seattle Mariners. The Atlanta Braves split their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, showcasing their offensive firepower and pitching acumen in the first two games before absorbing close losses against the D-Backs in the backend of the series.
The Matchup: The Angels and the Braves will play for the first time this season. Atlanta has won five of its last eight meetings with Los Angeles.
Starting Pitchers: Braves’ lefty Chris Sale (2-0, 0.75 ERA) will duke it out with Angels right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano (2-0, 0.00 ERA).
Players to Watch: Braves’ catcher Drake Baldwin is batting .300 with four home runs and 12 RBIs. Angels’ shortstop Zach Neto is batting .231 with 3 home runs and 5 RBIs.
Hot on the Board: The Angels are +143 underdogs despite their 2-1 record at home. The Braves are -170 favorites and +100 to cover -1.5 runs. Caesars Sportsbook has fixed the total at over/under 7.5 runs in anticipation of a low-scoring ballgame.
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Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.605 | 81 | 49 | 32 |
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0.417 | 84 | 35 | 49 |
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Los Angeles Angels - Atlanta Braves Key Points
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 12 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 7 games against an opponent in the American League.
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels' last 13 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels' last 9 games against Atlanta.
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Our Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Angels top the Braves 2-1.
Best Pick: Total Under 7.5 Runs
This is such a 50-50 ballgame that ESPN Match Predictor has only picked the Braves as a 59.7 percent favorite to win. The Angels have proven early this season that they can go toe-to-toe with contenders by coming through with clutch plays at the plate or on the mound. Because of the unpredictability of this game, the best move here is to go for the Under 7.5 runs. Game 1 will feature two outstanding starting pitchers in Chris Sale and Jose Soriano, who both have put up terrific numbers this season.
Moreover, both Atlanta and LA are posting sub 3.00 ERA this season. Atlanta is pitching a 1.64 ERA with the bullpen tallying a 1.80 ERA. Los Angeles is pitching to a 2.49 ERA, and the bullpen is posting a still-solid 3.92 ERA. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Angels' last 13 games and 10 of Atlanta's last 12 games.
Our betting prediction for the Atlanta Braves vs. the Los Angeles Angels: Total Under 7.5 Runs
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