Braves vs. Angels Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 16

Updated Aug. 16, 2024 9:00 p.m. ET

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A pair of hot hitters, Marcell Ozuna and Zachary Neto, will try to keep it going when the Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Angels on Friday at 9:38 p.m. ET, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Braves are -164 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Angels (+138). Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5 with +100 odds). The over/under is 8 runs for the contest.

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Angels game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

Blue Jays vs. Angels Highlights | MLB on FOX

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Braves vs. Angels Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:38 p.m. ET
• Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
• How to Watch on TV: BSW

Braves vs. Angels Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Angels 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 51%, Angels 49%

Braves vs. Angels Betting Insights

• The Braves have won 53, or 54.1%, of the 98 games they've played as favorites this season.
• This season Atlanta has won 29 of its 47 games, or 61.7%, when favored by at least -164 on the moneyline.
• The Braves have a 62.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• The Angels have been chosen as underdogs in 96 games this year and have walked away with the win 45 times (46.9%) in those games.
• This year, Los Angeles has won 12 of 31 games when listed as at least +138 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Angels have an implied victory probability of 42% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

FINAL

ATL 2 · LAA 3

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Atlanta Braves

ATL

-1.5

-167

O 8

Los Angeles Angels

LAA

+1.5

+141

U 8

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves were the moneyline favorite for six of their last 10 games, and finished 1-5 in those matchups.
• Over their last 10 matchups (all had set totals), the Braves combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total seven times.
• The Braves are 2-8-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Ozuna has put up a team-best batting average of .298, while leading the Braves in home runs (35) and runs batted in (90).
• Among all hitters in the majors, Ozuna's home run total ranks him fourth, and his RBI tally puts him third.
• Austin Riley has 26 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 37 walks while hitting .260.
• Riley is 39th in home runs and 63rd in RBI among all batters in the majors.
• Jorge Soler has 25 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 53 walks while hitting .244.
• Matt Olson is hitting .230 with 24 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs and 46 walks.

Braves Team Props

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Angels Recent Betting Performance

• The Angels have played as underdogs in six of their past 10 games and won four of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Angels and their opponents have failed to hit the over six times.
• The Angels are 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Angels Recent Stats

Angels Player Insights

• Neto has put up a team-high batting average of .266 and paces the Angels in runs batted in with a mark of 61.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Neto's home run total is 62nd and his RBI tally is 44th.
• Nolan Schanuel is hitting .244 with 12 doubles, 12 home runs and 53 walks.
• Schanuel is currently 122nd in home runs and 141st in RBI in the major leagues.
• Taylor Ward is hitting .234 with 21 doubles, 16 home runs and 47 walks.
• Jo Adell has put up a team-high 18 home runs.

Angels Team Props

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Check out the best moments between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, August 14.

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