A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting San Francisco Giants dueling the Atlanta Braves on Monday at Turner Field.
The Atlanta Braves will rely on Mike Foltynewicz to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Matt Cain will be his counterpart for the San Francisco Giants. Mike Foltynewicz is 3-3 this season, and Matt Cain is 2-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Atlanta sat as 124 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Giants to win this game 4.8-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Atlanta Braves bring a 47-58 record to the battle against the 57-47 Giants. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs San Francisco injuries news.
This game puts the Atlanta Braves, most recently No. 30 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the San Francisco Giants, who rate a No. 1 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Atlanta Braves No. 25-rated offense, averaging 3.67 runs per game, against a San Francisco Giants defense that ranks No. 11 at 3.83 in runs allowed per game. The Atlanta Braves have averaged 8.49 hits per game so far, less than San Francisco Giants batters have averaged on the year (9.36 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Atlanta has the No. 19-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Giants own the No. 11 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Giants endured a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Rangers on Sunday, with M Leake throwing 6.1 innings of 8-hit ball at Globe Life Park.
The Braves grabbed a win last time out, defeating Adam Morgan and the Phillies 6-2 on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Next Betting Matchups
San Francisco at Atlanta, Tuesday, August 4th