San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 8-14-24 MLB Picks

The Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants square off Wednesday in MLB action from Oracle Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this Game. Here’s an San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Atlanta Braves will send out Grant Holmes for the start here and Holmes is 0-0 with a 3.79 ERA and 41 strikeouts this season. This will be Holmes’ first career start against the Giants. Robbie Ray will get the nod for the Giants here and is 2-1 with a 3.98 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Braves, Ray is 1-1 with a 4.85 ERA and 31 strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves Recap

The Atlanta Braves come into this one looking to win the series after taking the first two Games of the set thanks to a 4-3 win over the Giants in Tuesday’s matchup. The win earns at least a series split for the Braves, who are coming in off of series losses to the Rockies, Brewers and Marlins in the month of August so far.

Braves Trying To Make Moves In NL Playoff Race

Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves with 135 hits including 35 home runs and 90 RBIs while Orlando Arcia has 19 doubles and Ozzie Albies has a team-high 28 doubles, logging 93 hits as well this season. Ronald Acuna Jr. has a team-high 16 stolen bases as well this season but is out for the season with a torn ACL. Matt Olson has 24 doubles, 20 home runs and 61 RBIs with a team-high 138 strikeouts and Austin Riley has 26 doubles with a pair of triples.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The underdogs have won eight of the Braves’ last 10 games.
• The Giants have lost seven of their last nine games as home favorites after going to extra innings.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in nine of the Braves’ last 10 games.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites after going to extra innings.

San Francisco Giants Recap

The San Francisco Giants will try to bounce back after falling short in each of the first two Games of the series thanks to their loss in Tuesday’s matchup. The loss meant that the Giants could earn a split at the most, putting them at risk of failing to build on their series wins over the Tigers and Nationals in the last week.

Giants Trying To Keep Pace In Playoff Hunt

Thairo Estrada has 71 hits along with 9 home runs and 43 RBIs while also chipping in 14 doubles. Michael Conforto has 75 hits with 12 home runs, 22 doubles and 50 RBIs while Matt Chapman has 111 hits of his own alongside 30 doubles with 19 homers, 60 RBIs and 12 stolen bases. Chapman also has the dubious distinction of leading the Giants with 123 strikeouts this season. Heliot Ramos has 17 home runs and 56 RBIs as well this year.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

• The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games as home favorites against National League opponents.
• The Braves have lost three of their last four games against NL West opponents following a win.
• The Giants have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as underdogs after going to extra innings.

San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

I’m on the Giants here. Not one I’m rushing to bet, but I haven’t really loved what I’ve seen from Holmes up to this point in the year. Robbie Ray’s had his ups and downs, but more often than not he’s pitched well, giving up two runs or less in three of his first four starts and I think he can have another strong outing here. The Giants need to rack up wins regardless of who is on the other side, but a win here would help them gain ground on a team they’re chasing, a two for one if you will. Give me the Giants in this one.