Angels vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 2

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  • Angels starting pitcher: Lucas Giolito
  • Braves starting pitcher: Yonny Chirinos
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The Los Angeles Angels () visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves () on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 12:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

The Angels vs Braves Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Angels are 56-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 53-52 ATS.

Angels vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels O
Braves U

Angels vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 55.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Angels and Braves and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Runs Over in 33 of his last 44 games (+21.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Mickey Moniak has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 21 games (+17.85 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Mickey Moniak has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 22 games (+16.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the RBIs Over in 26 of his last 49 games (+15.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Total Bases Over in 33 of his last 49 games (+14.60 Units / 25% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Runs Over in 34 of his last 47 games (+19.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 36 of his last 45 games (+15.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Runs Over in 19 of his last 23 games at home (+11.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+11.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 27 games (+10.85 Units / 23% ROI)

Braves vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Zach Neto 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Matt Olson 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Michael Harris 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100

Braves vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Shohei Ohtani 1.5 +145 1.5 -190
Zach Neto 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Matt Olson 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Michael Harris 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Zach Neto 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Matt Olson 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Michael Harris 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Braves vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lucas Giolito 5.5 +105 5.5 -140
Chirinos 3.5 -110 3.5 -120
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+7.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 62 of their last 105 games (+17.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 65 of their last 105 games (+16.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 28 games at home (+14.20 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 48 games (+10.35 Units / 12% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 52-56 against the Run Line (-9.15 Units / -6.67% ROI).

  • 56-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.15 Units / -2.93% ROI
  • 50-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.5 Units / -5.4% ROI
  • 51-50 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.1 Units / -2.64% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 53-52 against the Run Line (-0.5 Units / -0.41% ROI).

  • 68-37 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.15 Units / 4.53% ROI
  • 55-47 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.3 Units / 2.85% ROI
  • 47-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.35 Units / -11.59% ROI

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 36% (45/124) against Lucas Giolito in two-strike counts this season — 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — eighth Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 35% (122/345) against Lucas Giolito this season — 8th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 11th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 26% (31/120) against Lucas Giolito this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

Lucas Giolito has allowed a slugging percentage of just .230 (14 Total Bases / 61 ABs) on fastballs away this season — 8th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .385 — 88th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Yonny Chirinos has struck out just 11% (14/132) of left-handed batters he faced this season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 25% — first Percentile.

Yonny Chirinos has a strikeout rate of just 13% (40 SO in 310 PAs) since last season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 25% — 0 Percentile.

Yonny Chirinos has struck out just 10% (14/139) of left-handed batters he faced since last season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 25% — 0 Percentile.

Yonny Chirinos has a strikeout rate of just 29% (31 SO in 108 PAs) with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 45% — third Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Angels were just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 16-68 (.190) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.

The Angels are just 12-19 (.387) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are 9-3 (.750) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Braves are 17-16 (.515) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .278.

The Braves are 41-29 (.586) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 15-9 (.625) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .385.

The Braves are 32-14 (.696) after a home loss since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .516.

The Angels are batting .268 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Angels hitters have an OBP of .340 (2,230 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .279 (797 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Angels hitters have 1,865 strikeouts in 7,278 PA’s (26%) against RHP since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves hitters are slugging .529 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .415.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .878 (864 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .738.

Braves hitters are slugging .460 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .400.

Braves hitters are slugging .495 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .412.

Angels pitchers have walked 95 of 957 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels pitchers have walked 398 of 4,146 batters (10%) this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Angels pitchers have walked 938 of 10,184 batters (9%) since last season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 22% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Braves pitchers have won 47% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 34% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Samuel Hilliard (Braves): Heel, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Daysbel Hernández (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Jordon Adell (Angels): Oblique, D60
  • Brandon Drury (Angels): Shoulder, D10
  • José Suarez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Griffin Canning (Angels): Calf, D15
  • Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D60
  • José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Logan O’Hoppe (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Giovanny Urshela (Angels): Pelvis, D60
  • Christopher Devenski (Angels): Hamstring, D15
  • Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Trout (Angels): Hand, D10
  • Samuel Bachman (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • José Marte (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Shin, D10
  • Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Joseph Ward (Angels): Face, D60
  • Benjamin Joyce (Angels): Arm, D60

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