by Rod Pearson
Monday, Jul 31, 2023
Game Time: 7:20 pm ET, Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Where to Watch: BSSO
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +205, Braves -250; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +215, Braves -260; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +205, Braves -250; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 55-51 (3rd place, AL West)
Atlanta Braves: 67-36 (1st place, NL East)
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Los Angeles Angels: 7-3 last 10
Atlanta Braves: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves Preview and Analysis
The Angels are entering this series off a win but lost their 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 55-51 record overall and have a road record of 26-28. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Braves on Tuesday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .781 OPS. Griffin Canning is their starting pitcher on Monday while Patrick Sandoval is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 6-7 with a 4.13 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 4 Ks on 5 hits through 5 IP against the Detroit Tigers.
The Braves are entering this series on a 3 game winning streak and completed the sweep 3-0 in their 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in their last series. They enter this game with a 67-36 record overall and have a home record of 32-17. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Angels on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .835 OPS. Charlie Morton is their starting pitcher on Monday while Spencer Strider is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 11-3 with a 3.73 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 2 homers, and 1 BB with 10 strikeouts on 6 hits through 6.1 innings played against the Boston Red Sox.
Angels vs Braves Prediction
The current betting odds have the Braves listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Braves have been rolling this season with the best offense in the entire MLB and they also have the best record overall right now. They weren't playing great out of the All-Star break but lately they have been a lot better in their games and their offense has been putting up a ton of runs in their games again. They also have Strider starting in this game and even though he has missed some time due to injury, he has still been lights out in his starts since coming back as he has been lights out on the mound all season. The Braves also have the strongest offense in the MLB to back him up with run support and they will have an easy time putting up runs on Sandoval who is starting for the Angels here. Sandoval hasn't been terrible lately but he has still been giving up a lot of runs in his starts all season and he has also been a lot worse in his road starts. He is going to struggle to keep the best offense in the MLB off the board at home while Strider will shut down the Angels offense as they have gone cold over the weekend. The best way to place a bet here is on the Braves to win this game and on the runline.
Angels Braves Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 1, 2023 (7:20 pm ET start time) is Braves 7 Angels 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 13-18 (-9.9 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 2-4 (-5 units) on the moneyline against NL East opponents. 17-8 OVER on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5. 6-2 OVER as an underdog of +150 or more.
Atlanta Braves: 67-36 (+11.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 60-29 (+11.3 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 22-10 OVER as a favorite of -175 to -250. 12-4 OVER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: T. Ward (RF) Out indefinitely - Face. Z. Neto (SS) Ques Mon - Back. J. Suarez (RP) Early Aug - Shoulder. B. Joyce (RP) Mid Aug - Hand. M. Trout (CF) Mid Aug - Wrist. B. Drury (3B) Early Aug - Shoulder. A. Rendon (3B) Late Aug - Shin. C. Devenski (RP) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. S. Bachman (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. J. Adell (LF) Out indefinitely - Oblique. G. Urshela (3B) out for season - Pelvis. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. L. O'Hoppe (C) Late Aug - Shoulder. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Atlanta Braves: N. Anderson (SP) Early Sept - Shoulder. A. Minter (RP) Early Aug - Pectoral. J. Chavez (RP) Mid Aug - Shin. E. Adrianza (2B) Early Aug - Shoulder. M. Fried (SP) Early Aug - Forearm. D. Lee (SP) Early Aug - Shoulder. K. Wright (SP) Early Sept - Shoulder. S. Hilliard (LF) Out indefinitely - Heel. K. Allard (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. T. Matzek (RP) out for season - Elbow. H. Ynoa (SP) out for season - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“Hunter’s really been swinging the bat well for four or five days now. He’s got that kind of power where he can hit in the seats when it’s not a full-bore swing.” - Phil Nevin after his team’s win against the Blue Jays in their game on Sunday.
“To keep roaring back, it's a testament to how tough these guys are.” - Brian Snitker after his team’s win against the Brewers in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mickey Moniak (L) LF
Mike Moustakas (L) 1B
Matt Thaiss (L) C
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
Trey Cabbage (L) CF
Andrew Velazquez (S) SS
Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF
Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
Austin Riley (R) 3B
Matt Olson (L) 1B
Sean Murphy (R) C
Marcell Ozuna (R) DH
Eddie Rosario (L) LF
Orlando Arcia (R) SS
Michael Harris II (L) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Mickey Moniak (.321)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (118)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (39)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (81)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (12)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (9)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (23)
ERA: Reynaldo Lopez (0.00)
Atlanta Braves
Batting Average: Charlie Culberson (1.000)
Hits: Ronald Acuna (138)
Home Runs: Matt Olson (35)
RBI: Matt Olson (88)
Stolen Bases: Ronald Acuna (51)
Wins: Spencer Strider (11)
Saves: Raisel Iglesias (20)
ERA: Dereck Rodriguez (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (2nd season)
Atlanta Braves: Brian Snitker (8th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
