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

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

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

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.

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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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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
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Run Line Favorite Run Line Odds Underdog Run Line Odds
Braves -164 +138 8 -105 -114 -1.5 +100 -120

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
Los Angeles Angels
LAA

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

Stat Avg/Total
Record 4-6
Runs Per Game 5.4
HR 21
ERA 6.67
K/9 11.2

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

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Michael Harris II 1.5 (+165) 1.5 (+110) 0.5 (+600) 0.5 (+185)
Matt Olson 0.5 (-225) 1.5 (+125) 0.5 (+360) 0.5 (+135)
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 (-275) 1.5 (-105) 0.5 (+275) 0.5 (+120)
Austin Riley 0.5 (-265) 1.5 (+110) 0.5 (+425) 0.5 (+155)
Jarred Kelenic 0.5 (-170) 0.5 (-170) 0.5 (+550) 0.5 (+190)

Learn more about this Braves vs. Angels matchup on Fox Sports.

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

Stat Avg/Total
Record 4-6
Runs Per Game 3.9
HR 9
ERA 4.14
K/9 7.3

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

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Michael Stefanic 0.5 (-160) 0.5 (-160) 0.5 (+2000) 0.5 (+340)
Mickey Moniak 0.5 (-160) 0.5 (-160) 0.5 (+425) 0.5 (+200)
Jo Adell 0.5 (-135) 0.5 (-135) 0.5 (+500) 0.5 (+230)
Brandon Drury 0.5 (-150) 0.5 (-150) 0.5 (+650) 0.5 (+245)
Nolan Schanuel 0.5 (-215) 0.5 () 0.5 (+900) 0.5 (+240)

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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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