Braves vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 6

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  • The Braves (84-51) are -225 favorites vs the Athletics (50-85)
  • Braves starting pitcher: Kyle Wright (17-5), 2.85 ERA
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Cole Irvin (7-11), 3.35 ERA
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA

The Atlanta Braves (-225) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+185) on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Oakland.

The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-125).

The Braves vs Athletics Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Braves are 82-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 64-68 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 -125O 8 -115-225
Athletics +1.5 +105U 8 -105+185

Braves vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 58.7% 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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Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 63 of his last 85 games (+23.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Over in 33 of his last 44 games (+21.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 70 of his last 123 games (+15.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 12 away games (+12.10 Units / 101% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 55 of his last 92 games (+11.85 Units / 8% ROI)

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Tony Kemp has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 26 games (+10.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Tony Kemp has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 32 games (+10.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 41 of his last 67 games (+10.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Sean Murphy has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 29 games (+10.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 24 games (+9.95 Units / 21% ROI)

Athletics vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cal Stevenson 0.5 +1050 0.5
Dermis Garcia 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Nick Allen 0.5 +1400 0.5
Sean Murphy 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Seth Brown 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400

Athletics vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cal Stevenson 0.5 +105 0.5 -145
Dermis Garcia 0.5 -130 0.5 -110
Nick Allen 0.5 -140 0.5 +100
Sean Murphy 0.5 -190 0.5 +130
Seth Brown 0.5 -150 0.5 +105

Athletics vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cal Stevenson 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Dermis Garcia 0.5 +290 0.5 -450
Nick Allen 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Sean Murphy 0.5 +225 0.5 -350
Seth Brown 0.5 +240 0.5 -375

Athletics vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cole Irvin 4.5 -110 4.5 -130
Kyle Wright 4.5 -155 4.5 +110
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 72 of their last 109 games (+28.42 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 25 of their last 45 games (+3.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 59 of their last 111 games (+5.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.60 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.75 Units / 13% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 69-63 against the Run Line (-2.05 Units / -1.22% ROI).

  • 82-50 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.75 Units / 4.84% ROI
  • 66-58 when betting on the total runs Over for +2 Units / 1.37% ROI
  • 58-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.7 Units / -10.15% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 64-68 against the Run Line (-18.35 Units / -10.7% ROI).

  • 48-84 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.9 Units / -12.91% ROI
  • 56-71 when betting on the total runs Over for -22.55 Units / -15.4% ROI
  • 71-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.6 Units / 6.63% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 61% (126/207) against Kyle Wright this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 97th Percentile.

Kyle Wright has induced opposing hitters to ground into 23 double plays in 120 opportunities (19%) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 56% (86/153) against Kyle Wright in two-strike counts this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 94th Percentile.

Kyle Wright has allowed a slugging percentage of just .293 (80 Total Bases / 273 ABs) against right-handed batters this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .386 — 96th Percentile.

Cole Irvin: Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Cole Irvin has allowed a slugging percentage of .448 (60 Total Bases / 134 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .288 — fourth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .250 (21-for-84) against Cole Irvin on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .335 — 97th Percentile.

Cole Irvin has a first-pitch strike rate of 68% (398/590) this season — tied for 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 63% — 94th Percentile.

Cole Irvin has walked 10 of 254 batters (4%) with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 147 total IP; League Avg: 9% — 100th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Braves are 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 31-4 (.886) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .666.

The Braves are 57-8 (.877) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .801.

The Braves are 47-25 (.653) at home this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .528.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Athletics are just 5-35 (.125) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .276.

The Athletics are just 22-44 (.333) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .528.

The Athletics are just 48-73 (.397) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .533.

The Athletics are just 39-10 (.796) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.

Braves hitters are slugging .663 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .556.

Braves hitters are slugging .441 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .393.

Braves hitters have 957 strikeouts in 3,764 PA’s (25%) against RHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .756 (8,359 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .272 (2,324 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

The Athletics are batting just .204 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .281 (4,880 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Athletics hitters are slugging just .169 on pitches out of the zone since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the start of last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Athletics have won just 23% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Athletics have won just 17% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Athletics have won just just 0% of the time at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Athletics have won just 15% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Athletics vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • Brent Honeywell Jr. (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Skye Bolt (Athletics): Knee, D10
  • Daulton Jefferies (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Shoulder, D15
  • Paul Blackburn (Athletics): Finger, D60
  • Ramón Laureano (Athletics): Oblique, D10
  • Deolis Guerra (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Foot, D60
  • Darren O’Day (Braves): Calf, D60
  • Manuel Piña (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Chadwick Tromp (Braves): Quad, D10
  • Luke Jackson (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Braves): Wrist, D60

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