The Oakland Athletics will look to improve on a 35-44 record when they take on the Atlanta Braves, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.
The match puts starter Mike Foltynewicz for the Atlanta Braves on the hill facing Sonny Gray for the Oakland Athletics. Foltynewicz brings a 5-5 mark to the game, while Gray is 3-3 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Oakland Athletics as -135 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.0-3.3 win for the Athletics on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Oakland Athletics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oakland Athletics bring a 35-44 record to the battle against the 37-41 Braves. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Atlanta injuries news.
The Oakland Athletics vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Braves if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 22 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Oakland owns the No. 27 ranking for hits at 8.14 per game. By contrast, the Atlanta Braves are rated No. 5 in the same category at 9.18 per game.
Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the No. 19-rated road mark, allowing 4.89 runs per game on the highway. Oakland, on the other hand, rates No. 12 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dinelson Lamet shut down the Braves in their last game, striking out 8 in a 6-0 shutout over Atlanta in baseball action at PETCO Park.
Oakland didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 6-1 to Houston on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Oakland, Saturday, July 1st