Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Atlanta Braves will stay out west and battle the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. They just performed well up in San Francisco this week, can Matt Olson and the Braves keep it rolling in LA? Matt McCuen thinks so, and provides his prediction and prop pick for Braves vs. Angels.
Matt McCuen - August 16, 2024, 2:58 PM EDT
5 minAtlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Atlanta Braves will meet the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Atlanta rolls into this game with a record of 64-57.
The Braves have experienced an up-and-down campaign. As it stands, Atlanta holds onto the final wildcard spot in the NL.
Braves vs. Angels Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: August 16, 2024
- Time: 9:40 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings, MLB Network
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Injuries have slowed down the Braves season.
Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider saw their seasons end far too early.
All-Star Ozzie Albies has been inactive since July 21st.
Marcell Ozuna has kept the offense alive, launching 35 home runs while driving in 90.
Austin Riley has enjoyed a solid year with 19 long balls and 56 RBIs.
Michael Harris III has added six home runs and 25 RBIs in 69 games.
Spencer Schwellenbach is 4-5 with a 3.95 ERA on the season.
The Angels begin the contest with a 52-69 record.
Los Angeles has been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball.
Entering the season, Los Angeles was expected to be one of the worst teams in the MLB.
An injury to Mike Trout set the Angels back, and they have lived up to those expectations.
Los Angeles's negative run differential is -102, which is the second-worst in the AL.
The Angels have lost three consecutive games.
Los Angeles is 26-38 at home this year.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks
The Braves have been red-hot lately.
Soriano has struggled this year at home, with an ERA of 4.43 compared to a 2.74 ERA at home.
Schwellenbach has better numbers on the road this year with a 3.79 ERA.
Olson has been swinging a hot stick lately.
The Braves first baseman has blasted four home runs paired with 12 runs batted in during August.
Pick: Atlanta Braves -1 -118 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
Pick: Matt Olson RBI +150 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels System Projections - August 16th
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