by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2023
Game Time: 12:20 pm ET, Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Where to Watch: BSSO
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +130, Braves -155; Over/Under: 10.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +130, Braves -155; Over/Under: 10.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +130, Braves -155; Over/Under: 10.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 56-51 (3rd place, AL West)
Atlanta Braves: 67-37 (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 56-51 record overall and have a road record of 27-28. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Braves on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. They also won the series opener of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .782 OPS. Patrick Sandoval is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Lucas Giolito is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 6-7 with a 3.85 ERA this season. His team lost their last 5 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 ER, 2 HR, and 1 BB with 5 Ks on 6 hits through 5.1 IP against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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 67-37 record overall and have a home record of 35-20. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Angels on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. They also lost the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .832 OPS. Spencer Strider is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Yonny Chirinos is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 4-4 with a 4.34 ERA this season. His team lost 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 0 homers, and 1 BB with 3 strikeouts on 6 hits through 3.2 innings played against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Angels vs Braves Prediction
The current betting odds have the Braves listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Braves have been rolling all season with the best record in the entire MLB and the best offense too. Lately they haven't been great as they have cooled off coming out of the All-Star break but now they are starting to get hot again and will use this series at home to get back on track. The Angels have also been playing a lot better lately as they are back over .500 and trying to get back into the playoff race, but their pitching hasn't been great in their games lately and they will struggle to keep the best offense in the MLB off the board here. The Angels are going with Giolito in this game and even though he only gave up 3 runs in his 1st start of the Angels, that still isn't great and he has been giving up quite a few runs all season. He is going to put guys on base in this game and the Braves really hot offense will make him pay here. The Braves also have Chirinos starting in this game and even though he hasn't been great lately either, he has been good for most of the season and will be able to keep this Angels lineup at bay while the Braves offense gets to work and carries the team in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Braves to win this game.
Angels Braves Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (12:20 pm ET start time) is Braves 8 Angels 4.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 14-18 (-8 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 4-10 (-9.1 units) on the moneyline when the total is 10 or higher. 15-6 OVER as an underdog of +125 to +175. 9-5 OVER on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5.
Atlanta Braves: 67-37 (+9.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 60-30 (+9.2 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 13-7 OVER as a home favorite of -150 to -200. 33-21 OVER in home games.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: G. Canning (SP) day-to-day - Undisclosed. T. Ward (RF) Out indefinitely - Face. J. Suarez (RP) Mid Aug - Shoulder. B. Joyce (RP) Mid Aug - Hand. M. Trout (CF) Mid Aug - Wrist. B. Drury (3B) Mid 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. J. Chavez (RP) Mid Aug - Shin. E. Adrianza (2B) Mid Aug - Shoulder. M. Fried (SP) Mid Aug - Forearm. D. Lee (SP) Mid 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
“We pitched great. Silseth was great. We told him yesterday he might have a chance to start today. Getting the official word this morning — maybe that helps, I don't know. We extend López there. That's a lot of pitches in a two- to three-day stretch. He was phenomenal. Going right after guys. There's a lot of life on that fastball.” - Phil Nevin after his team’s win against the Braves in their game on Monday.
“Offensively, we had a really good ballgame pitched against us. The starter was really good, the bullpen did a great job. We had a hard time generating much offense.” - Brian Snitker after his team’s loss against the LA Angels in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
C.J. Cron (R) 1B
Mickey Moniak (L) CF
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
Randal Grichuk (R) LF
Zach Neto (R) SS
Chad Wallach (R) C
Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF
Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
Austin Riley (R) 3B
Matt Olson (L) 1B
Travis d'Arnaud (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 (.313)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (120)
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 (36)
RBI: Matt Olson (89)
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.
