Braves vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 31

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  • The Braves are -250 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Braves starting pitcher: Jared Shuster
  • Athletics starting pitcher: James Kaprielian
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA

The Atlanta Braves (-250) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+200) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37pm EDT in Oakland.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+105).

The Braves vs Athletics Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 32-23 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 22-35 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-2.5 +105O 9 +100-250
Athletics +2.5 -130U 9 -120+200

Braves vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 83.8% confidence.

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


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 21 games (+12.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 11 away games (+11.40 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 25 of his last 36 games (+11.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Hits Over in his last 11 away games (+11.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 19 games (+11.00 Units / 35% ROI)

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

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Esteury Ruiz has hit the Singles Over in 34 of his last 49 games (+16.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Esteury Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 36 of his last 49 games (+14.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Jordan Diaz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 17 games (+13.15 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 24 games at home (+10.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jordan Diaz has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 17 games (+9.10 Units / 54% ROI)

Athletics vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +1250 0.5
Matt Olson 0.5 +210 0.5 -350
Carlos Perez 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Michael Harris 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Orlando Arcia 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400

Athletics vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 -155 0.5 +120
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Carlos Perez 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Michael Harris 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Orlando Arcia 0.5 -165 0.5 +130

Athletics vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +310 0.5 -450
Matt Olson 0.5 +110 0.5 -140
Carlos Perez 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Michael Harris 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Orlando Arcia 0.5 +225 0.5 -300

Athletics vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jared Shuster 4.5 -120 4.5 -105
James Kaprielian 4.5 -110 4.5 -120
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games (+11.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 35 of their last 55 games (+11.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.40 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 26 away games (+4.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 away games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 43 games (+15.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 games at home (+1.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 6 games (+0.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 22-33 against the Run Line (-11.2 Units / -17.4% ROI).

  • 32-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -2.29% ROI
  • 31-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.15 Units / 13.59% ROI
  • 21-31 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.6 Units / -22.26% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 22-35 against the Run Line (-15.55 Units / -24.28% ROI).

  • 12-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.35 Units / -44.36% ROI
  • 30-25 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.2 Units / 3.47% ROI
  • 25-30 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.6 Units / -12.24% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .103 (4-for-39) against Jared Shuster — 2nd best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .235 — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .043 (1-for-23) against Jared Shuster with two-strikes — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .163 — 100th Percentile.

Jared Shuster has walked 15 of 108 batters (14%) this season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 21 total IP; League Avg: 8% — third Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .080 (2-for-25) against Jared Shuster — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .234 — 100th Percentile.

Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .571 (16 GB hits out of 28 GBs) against James Kaprielian this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 21 total IP; League Avg: .246 — 0 Percentile.

James Kaprielian has walked 46 of 370 right-handed batters (12%) since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 18% (6/34) against James Kaprielian with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 21 total IP; League Avg: 44% — first Percentile.

James Kaprielian has allowed a slugging percentage of .589 (73 Total Bases / 124 ABs) when going through the lineup the third time in a game since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: .436 — second Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Braves are 10-8 (.556) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .266.

The Braves are 29-21 (.580) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 61-23 (.726) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .575.

The Braves are 28-11 (.718) after a home loss since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .523.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Athletics are just 4-5 (.444) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .867.

The Athletics are just 5-3 (.625) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .951.

The Athletics are just 2-9 (.182) after a win this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .508.

The Athletics are just 9-36 (.200) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .492.

Braves hitters are slugging .560 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Braves have scored first in 74% of their games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .926 (588 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .750.

Braves hitters are slugging .475 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Athletics are batting just .209 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .282 (5,876 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .283 (4,000 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .624 (5,876 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .708.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 26% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 15% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 30% against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have won 58% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 37% against Athletics pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.68 (500.0 IP) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.30.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 7.82 (222.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.43.

Athletics pitchers have walked 262 of 2,302 batters (11%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Athletics vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • Kirby Snead (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • Manuel Piña (Athletics): Wrist, D60
  • Mason Miller (Athletics): Elbow, D15
  • Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D15
  • Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Undisclosed, D15
  • Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Undisclosed, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Michael Tonkin (Braves): Neck, D15
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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