Friday’s contest features the Atlanta Braves (31-23) and the Oakland Athletics (23-35) clashing at Truist Park (on May 31) at 7:20 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 4-3 win for the Braves.

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Braves vs. Athletics Matchup Info

• When: Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
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Braves vs. Athletics Predictions

• Score Prediction: Braves 4, Athletics 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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Braves vs. Athletics Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has come away with 30 wins in the 50 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Braves have come away with a win nine times in 11 chances when named as a favorite of at least -227 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 18 of 54 chances this season.
• The Braves had a 4-10 record across the 14 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings, Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Athletics Betting Insights

• Oakland has won 34% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (17-33).
• The Athletics are 3-3 (winning 50% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +190 or longer.
• Oakland has played in 58 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 28 times (28-28-2).
• In 12 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Athletics had a record of 2-10.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Oakland and its opponents are 5-9-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Read More About This Game

• How to Watch Braves vs. Athletics – May 31
• Braves vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitching
• Braves vs. Athletics Tickets — May 31

Braves vs. Athletics Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Reynaldo López

• The 30-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with a 1.75 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .209.
• Reynaldo Lopez’s team is 5-4 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• López’s team is 5-4 when he starts this season.
• In López’s nine starts with a total, the teams have hit the over two times.

Athletics’ Starting Pitcher: JP Sears

• The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.88, with 6 strikeouts per nine innings in 11 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .226 batting average against him.
• The Athletics are 4-6 in Sears’ 10 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Sears’ team has a 5-6 record in his starts this season.
• Sears’ starts went over the run total four times in 11 games with a set total this season.

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