Braves vs Giants Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 26

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  • The Braves are -175 favorites vs the Giants
  • Braves starting pitcher: Max Fried
  • Giants starting pitcher: Ryan Walker
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The Atlanta Braves (-175) visit Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants (+145) on Saturday, August 26, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in San Francisco.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-105).

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

This season, the Braves are 83-44 against the spread (ATS), while the Giants are 61-66 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 -105O 8 +100-175
Giants +1.5 -115U 8 -120+145

Braves vs Giants Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 75.5% confidence.

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


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Singles Under in 32 of his last 49 games (+12.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+12.15 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 27 games (+11.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 35 games (+11.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 22 away games (+11.00 Units / 28% ROI)

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

Best Giants Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Casey Schmitt has hit the Total Bases Under in 24 of his last 30 games (+19.80 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Casey Schmitt has hit the Singles Under in 26 of his last 31 games (+18.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Casey Schmitt has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 25 of his last 30 games (+17.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Logan Webb has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+13.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Joc Pederson has hit the RBIs Under in 15 of his last 16 games at home (+12.65 Units / 34% ROI)

Giants vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.D. Davis 0.5 +675 0.5 -2500
Matt Olson 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Sean Murphy 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Michael Harris 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Luis Matos 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000

Giants vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.D. Davis 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Matt Olson 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Sean Murphy 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Michael Harris 1.5 +185 1.5 -250
Luis Matos 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Giants vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.D. Davis 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Matt Olson 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Sean Murphy 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Michael Harris 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Luis Matos 0.5 +260 0.5 -375

Giants vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Fried 5.5 +110 5.5 -145
Ryan Walker 1.5 -140 1.5 +105
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 79 of their last 127 games (+18.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 75 of their last 127 games (+17.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 45 of their last 69 games (+17.29 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 42 of their last 70 games (+10.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+5.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 53 of their last 81 games (+22.04 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 51 games (+15.09 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 24 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.72 Units / 12% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 65-62 against the Run Line (-0.35 Units / -0.24% ROI).

  • 83-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 3.79% ROI
  • 66-57 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.05 Units / 2.19% ROI
  • 57-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.55 Units / -11.26% ROI

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Giants have gone 61-66 against the Run Line (-10.25 Units / -6.27% ROI).

  • 65-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.75 Units / -4.15% ROI
  • 53-71 when betting on the total runs Over for -26.1 Units / -18.47% ROI
  • 71-53 when betting on the total runs Under for +13.45 Units / 9.73% ROI

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.3 MPH on pitches out of the zone since last season (147 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: 80.6

Max Fried has allowed an OPS of just .428 (184 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 115 total IP; League Avg: .725 — 100th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.3 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the 2021 season (209 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 179 total IP; League Avg: 80.5

Max Fried has allowed an OPS of just .497 (342 PA’s) versus the top of the order since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 115 total IP; League Avg: .750 — 100th Percentile.

Giants Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Ryan Walker has allowed a slugging percentage of just .136 (3 Total Bases / 22 ABs) on low fastballs this season — 5th best among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .404 — 97th Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 23% (13/57) against Ryan Walker on fastballs this season — best among in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a chase rate of 35% (28/81) against Ryan Walker when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd highest among in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

Ryan Walker’s K:BB ratio is 7.0 (21/3) vs left-handed batters this season — 3rd best among in MLB; League Avg: 2.5 — 97th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Giants

The Braves are 22-34 (.393) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .217.

The Braves are 18-10 (.643) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .386.

The Braves are 21-17 (.553) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .309.

The Braves are 42-32 (.568) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Giants are 55-1 (.982) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .950.

The Giants are just 29-49 (.372) after a road loss since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .454.

The Giants are 19-14 (.576) after a win as underdogs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .439.

The Giants are 39-27 (.591) after a road win since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .491.

Braves hitters are slugging .527 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .419.

Braves hitters have an OBP of .386 (581 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .328.

Braves hitters are slugging .468 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Braves hitters are slugging .465 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

The Giants are batting just .240 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .265.

Giants hitters have an OPS of just .686 (2,302 PA’s) at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .746.

Giants hitters have an OBP of just .309 (1,339 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .327.

Giants hitters are slugging just .378 against LHP this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .419.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 21% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

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%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 44% of their games at home this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 55%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Giants pitchers since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 51% against Giants pitchers over the last 14 days (12 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Giants vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Roberto Pérez (Giants): Shoulder, D60
  • Allen Pollock (Giants): Oblique, D10
  • Mark Mathias (Giants): Shoulder, D60
  • John Brebbia (Giants): Lat, D60
  • Mitchell Haniger (Giants): Forearm, D60
  • Brandon Crawford (Giants): Forearm, D10
  • Thomas Szapucki (Giants): Arm, D60
  • Cole Waites (Giants): Elbow, D60
  • Anthony DeSclafani (Giants): Elbow, D60
  • Thomas Stripling (Giants): Back, D15
  • Michael Yastrzemski (Giants): Hamstring, D10
  • Michael Conforto (Giants): Hamstring, D10
  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonny Chirinos (Braves): Elbow, D15
  • 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
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Hamstring, D10
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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