Braves vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 7

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  • The Braves (85-51) are -300 favorites vs the Athletics (50-86)
  • Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Strider (9-4), 2.66 ERA
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Kenneth Waldichuk (0-0), 1.92 ERA
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA

The Atlanta Braves (-300) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+240) on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37pm EDT in Oakland.

The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+100).

The Braves vs Athletics Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Braves are 83-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 65-68 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-2.5 +100O 7.5 -120-300
Athletics +2.5 -120U 7.5 +100+240

Braves vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘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 Wednesday‘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 Wednesday‘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
Nick Allen 0.5 +1250 0.5
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Sean Murphy 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Seth Brown 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Shea Langeliers 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500

Athletics vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +100 0.5 -145
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +105 0.5 -145
Sean Murphy 0.5 -135 0.5 -105
Seth Brown 0.5 -150 0.5 +105
Shea Langeliers 0.5 +135 0.5 -190

Athletics vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +450 0.5 -1000
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +320 0.5 -550
Sean Murphy 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Seth Brown 0.5 +260 0.5 -450
Shea Langeliers 0.5 +360 0.5 -650

Athletics vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Strider 8.5 +100 8.5 -145
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 72 of their last 110 games (+27.07 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 89% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 26 of their last 46 games (+4.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+3.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.75 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 59 of their last 112 games (+4.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 69-64 against the Run Line (-3.45 Units / -2.04% ROI).

  • 83-50 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.75 Units / 5.24% ROI
  • 67-58 when betting on the total runs Over for +3 Units / 2.04% ROI
  • 58-67 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.8 Units / -10.83% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 65-68 against the Run Line (-17.15 Units / -9.94% ROI).

  • 48-85 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.9 Units / -13.53% ROI
  • 57-71 when betting on the total runs Over for -21.55 Units / -14.61% ROI
  • 71-57 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.5 Units / 5.83% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of 40% (201/497) against Spencer Strider this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 66 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Spencer Strider has a strikeout rate of 38% (174 SO in 457 PAs) this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 66 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.

Spencer Strider has a strikeout rate of 41% (48 SO in 118 PAs) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 66 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 53% (134/252) against Spencer Strider on breaking pitches this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 66 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Kenneth Waldichuk: Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Ken Waldichuk has limited playing time.

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 75-15 (.833) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

The Braves are 47-10 (.825) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .712.

The Braves are 32-4 (.889) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .665.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Athletics are just 1-68 (.014) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .084.

The Athletics are just 48-74 (.393) 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 — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.

The Athletics are just 5-36 (.122) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .276.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .845 (1,033 PA’s) on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

Braves hitters are slugging .491 on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .386.

Braves hitters are slugging .661 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.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .274 (2,364 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

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.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .592 (2,364 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .279 (3,614 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 35% over the past seven days (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

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

Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Athletics pitchers since the start of last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • Adam Oller (Athletics): Rib, D15
  • 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
  • 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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