The Atlanta Braves (62-56) and San Francisco Giants (61-60) play the 2nd Game of a 4-Game series Tuesday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Braves took the Monday opener 1-0. It was only their 2nd victory in their last 9 games.
The Giants have lost 2 games in a row after a 4-game win streak Wednesday through Saturday. They are 12-5 in their last 17 games.
Braves at Giants projected starters
RHP Charlie Morton vs. LHP Kyle Harrison
Morton (6-7, 4.47 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 114 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 16-7 home defeat to Milwaukee Brewers Thursday
- 2024 vs. Giants: 0-1, 1 home start (July 4), 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER (4 R), 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 4-2 setback
- Career vs. Giants: 4-7, 2.89 ERA (106 IP, 34 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 17 starts
Harrison (6-5, 4.08 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 106 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 9-5 road win over Washington Nationals Thursday
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts
- Never faced Braves before
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Braves at Giants odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Giants -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+155) | Giants +1.5 (-190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Braves at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Giants 4, Braves 3
Moneyline
The GIANTS (-110) are 35-25 at home this season, while the Braves are 30-30 on the road. Harrison is 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA at home.
The Giants have not lost more than 2 consecutive Games since losing 5 straight June 18-23.
BET GIANTS (-110).
Run line/Against the spread
The Giants are 8-8 ATS as home underdogs.
The Braves are 22-24 ATS as road favorites.
But betting the Giants to cover the +1.5 at -190 odds isn’t a good value.
PASS.
Over/Under
Prior to Monday’s Game, the Braves had 6 consecutive Games with totals higher than 8 runs.
Nine of the Giants’ last 17 games have not reached 9 total runs, including 3 of their last 4.
But all 4 previous matchups this season between the Giants and Braves have had totals of 8 runs or fewer.
BET UNDER 8 (-105).
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