Braves vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Oakland Athletics (12-45) hope to complete a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves (32-23) when the teams meet at 3:37 PM ET on Wednesday. The Braves are -235 favorites to prevent the Athletics from completing the sweep.

Atlanta’s Jared Shuster and Oakland’s James Kaprielian have been named the starters for this contest.

Braves vs. Athletics Odds

  • Braves odds to win: -235
  • Athletics odds to win: +194
  • Spread: Braves -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • Time: 3:37 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-CA
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    Who Will Win Braves vs. Athletics?

    Braves and Athletics Betting Trends

    The Braves have been the moneyline favorite 47 total times this season. They’ve gone 27-20 in those games.

    When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -235 or shorter, Atlanta has a 7-2 record (winning 77.8% of its games).

    The Athletics have been underdogs in 56 games this season and won 12 (21.4%) of those contests.

    Oakland is 2-21 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +194 or more on the moneyline.

    The Braves have played in 55 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 31 times (31-21-3).

    The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 30 of their 57 games with a total this season.

    Braves Stats & Insights

    The Braves are the fifth-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 5.1 runs per game (278 total).

    Atlanta averages 1.7 home runs per game to rank third in MLB action with 91 total home runs.

    The Braves are 10th in the majors with a .257 batting average.

    Atlanta’s 8.7 strikeouts per game rank 18th in the majors.

    The Braves pitching staff ranks third in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Atlanta has the sixth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.72).

    Athletics Stats & Insights

    The Athletics have scored 198 runs (just 3.5 per game) this season, which ranks 29th in MLB.

    Oakland has hit 57 homers this season, which ranks 20th in the majors.

    The Athletics have a team batting average of just .220 this season, which ranks last among MLB teams.

    Oakland ranks 28th in strikeouts per game (9.3) among MLB offenses.

    The Athletics have a 7.8 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 27th in baseball.

    Oakland has pitched to a 6.68 ERA this season, which ranks 30th in baseball.

    Braves Key Players to Watch

    Shuster makes the start for the Braves, his sixth of the season. He is 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA and 20 strikeouts through 25 1/3 innings pitched.

    Ronald Acuna Jr. leads Atlanta in batting average (.323) this season while adding 11 home runs and 30 RBI.

    Matt Olson leads Atlanta in home runs with 17 and runs batted in with 42.

    Sean Murphy has 46 hits this season and a slash line of .286/.398/.553.

    Ozzie Albies is batting .251 with an OBP of .295 and a slugging percentage of .455 this season.

    Athletics Key Players to Watch

    The Athletics will hand the ball to Kaprielian (0-5) for his seventh start of the season.

    Esteury Ruiz has put up a team-high batting average of .275.

    Brent Rooker has shown off his power as he leads his team with 11 home runs and 32 RBI.

    Ryan Noda has 11 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 33 walks while batting .234.

    Shea Langeliers has six doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 14 walks while hitting .212.

    Braves and Athletics Injuries

    Braves: Michael Tonkin: 15 Day IL (Neck), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Dylan Lee: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ehire Adrianza: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Athletics: Zach Jackson: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Drew Rucinski: 15 Day IL (Illness), Mason Miller: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Dany Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Freddy Tarnok: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Kirby Snead: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Manny Piña: 60 Day IL (Wrist)

    Braves vs. Athletics Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Braves 7, Athletics 6
  • Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
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