Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Atlanta Braves will stay on the road to face off with the San Francisco Giants as they try to stop their skid. Can Chris Sale and the Braves start hot in San Fran? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Braves vs. Giants.
Matt McCuen - August 12, 2024, 3:58 PM EDT
5 minAtlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The San Francisco Giants will host the Atlanta Braves on Monday night for game one of this crucial NL series.
Atlanta has struggled lately. Since June 1st, the Braves have represented a record of 15-20, the fourth-worst record in the MLB since that date.
Braves vs. Giants Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: August 12, 2024
- Time: 9:45 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction
Entering the year, many believed this Braves team could win a World Championship.
Injuries have slowed down the Braves.
Ronald Acuna's season ended early with an injury, while the Braves ace Spencer Strider will not return this year.
All-Star Ozzie Albies has not played since July 21st.
The cold run has pushed the Braves record to 61-56.
The Braves trail the first-place Phillies by 7.5 games in the NL East.
Atlanta leads the Mets by a half game for the final wildcard spot in the NL.
Marcell Ozuna leads the team with 35 home runs and 90 RBIs. Ozuna has been the star of the team. Matt Olson has launched 20 home runs while knocking in 61 runs.
Austin Riley has added 18 long balls and 55 RBIs.
All-Star Chris Sale will patrol the rubber tonight. The veteran is 13-3 with a 2.75 ERA.
The Giants begin the contest with a 61-59 record.
San Francisco's only path to the playoffs will be via the wildcard.
The Giants trail the Braves by 1.5 games for the final wildcard spot in the NL.
This series will feel like a playoff series for both teams.
San Francisco has been hot lately, winning seven of their last ten games.
Veteran Matt Chapman leads the team, batting .249 with 19 home runs and 60 runs batted in.
All-Star Heliot Ramos has added 17 home runs and 56 RBIs.
Michael Conforto has launched 12 home runs and 40 runs batted in.
Southpaw Blake Snell gets the start tonight. Snell is 2-3 with a 4.31 ERA.
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Pick
I love the value we are getting on the Braves tonight.
After a devastating loss last night, the Braves will enter the game with a sour taste in their mouths.
Sale is the favorite to win CY Young in the NL. Sale has an era of 2.70 on the road this season.
The Braves lineup has performed strongly against Snell, with a .295 batting average and a .419 OBP in 61 at-bats.
Pick: Atlanta Braves F5 ML -105 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants System Projections - August 12th
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