The Los Angeles Angels (39-54) square off against the Atlanta Braves'(57-38) Saturday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Truist Park. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: The Braves lead 1-0.
RHP Shohei Ohtani was cruising Friday until the Braves got to him for 6 runs in the 7th inning.' Ohtani had only faced 1 batter above the minimum possible before the tides turned. The Halos ultimately fell 8-1. The 6 runs were the most he allowed in a single outing all season, and he had allowed just 2 ER in 45 2/3 innings leading up to the explosion.
The Braves delivered what could be a crushing blow for the rest of this series. They’re now 7-3 and 14-6 over their last 10 and 20 games, respectively. The Braves are lethal at home, too, with a 32-20 mark on the season. They’re winning despite All-Star OF Ronald Acuna hitting just .212 with 4 RBIs in July. You probably understand where we’re going here.