Braves vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 22
Braves vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 22

The Atlanta Braves (-200) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (+165) on Monday, August 22, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Pittsburgh.

The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Braves vs Pirates Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Braves are 73-47 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 60-57 ATS.

Braves vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Braves vs Pirates Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Monday's matchup with 60.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Pirates and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today

We've highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Monday's game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 64 of his last 111 games (+17.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 52 of his last 73 games (+13.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Over in 25 of his last 35 away games (+13.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 49 of his last 80 games (+12.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Over in 23 of his last 35 games (+11.90 Units / 30% ROI)

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Monday's game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ke'Bryan Hayes has hit the Runs Under in 28 of his last 38 games at home (+15.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Ke'Bryan Hayes has hit the Total Bases Under in 32 of his last 44 games at home (+14.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 38 games at home (+10.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rodolfo Castro has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 18 games (+9.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 40 games at home (+8.95 Units / 14% ROI)

Pirates vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Gamel 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Bligh Madris 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
Kevin Newman 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Oneil Cruz 0.5 +450 0.5 -900

Pirates vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Gamel 0.5 -250 0.5 +160
Bligh Madris 0.5 -155 0.5 +110
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Oneil Cruz 0.5 -165 0.5 +115
Rodolfo Castro 0.5 -190 0.5 +130

Pirates vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Gamel 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Bligh Madris 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
Kevin Newman 0.5 +225 0.5 -350
Oneil Cruz 0.5 +195 0.5 -300

Pirates vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Roansy Contreras 4.5 -150 4.5 +105
Jake Odorizzi 3.5 -150 3.5 +105

  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 61 of their last 97 games (+19.22 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 away games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 away games (+7.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 19 of their last 31 away games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 56 away games (+6.45 Units / 8% ROI)

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games at home (+6.85 Units / 23% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 63-57 against the Run Line (-0.35 Units / -0.23% ROI).

  • 73-47 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.35 Units / 3.79% ROI
  • 60-52 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.75 Units / 2.07% ROI
  • 52-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.95 Units / -10.6% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 60-57 against the Run Line (-4.95 Units / -3.34% ROI).

  • 46-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -3.54% ROI
  • 52-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.25 Units / -7.99% ROI
  • 57-52 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -0.23% ROI

Jake Odorizzi has thrown elevated pitches 45% of the time (680/1,508) on pitches in the strike zone since the start of last season – highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total IP; League Avg: 28% – 100th Percentile.

Jake Odorizzi has thrown elevated pitches 48% of the time (774/1,623) against right-handed batters since the start of last season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total IP; League Avg: 28% – 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 22% (32/144) against Jake Odorizzi in non-two strike counts this season – lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: 42% – 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 10% (8/83) against Jake Odorizzi on inside fastballs since the start of last season – lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total IP; League Avg: 22% – 100th Percentile.

Roansy Contreras: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

  
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