Atlanta Braves (82 – 44) vs. San Francisco Giants (66 – 61)
Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants 8/25/2023 – On Friday evening, the Atlanta Braves, led by Ronald Acuna Jr., will travel to Oracle Park to face off against the San Francisco Giants, led by J.D. Davis. The Atlanta Braves come into this game with momentum from a significant victory over the New York Mets just this past Wednesday, culminating in an impressive final score of 7-0.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants, with Logan Webb at the helm, are set to compete at their home ground against the Atlanta Braves, whom Spencer Strider will lead. The Giants carry the energy from a remarkable extra-innings triumph against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, sealing an 8-6 win. It’s worth noting that despite their victorious performance against the Phillies, the Giants experienced a setback by losing the series. This loss marked the sixth consecutive season series in which the Giants have come up short. For insights into the upcoming matchup, consider exploring latest MLB picks and predictions.
Braves vs. Giants Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 25, 2023, 10:15 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oracle Park in San Francisco. CA |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Spencer Strider (14-4, 3.57 ERA) vs Logan Webb (9-9, 3.36 ERA)
Taking the mound at Oracle Park this Friday for the Braves will be Spencer Strider, a 24-year-old right-hander. Strider boasts 14 wins against 4 losses, a 3.57 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and a notable 227/46 K/BB ratio across 25 starts, totaling 146.1 innings pitched in the 2023 season. Strider has been on a quest for his third consecutive victory and has showcased exceptional performance in his last two outings. In these appearances, he’s been practically untouchable, surrendering just four hits and four walks over the course of 14 scoreless innings. In his most recent showing, Strider stood out by striking out ten batters in a 4-0 triumph over the San Francisco Giants. He allowed only one hit and one walk throughout a commanding seven innings of work.
Matching up against Strider on the mound this Friday will be Logan Webb of the Giants, a 26-year-old right-hander. Webb maintains a season record of 9 wins and 9 losses, accompanied by a 3.36 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and an impressive 162/26 K/BB ratio across 26 starts, totaling 169 innings pitched. Webb’s performance over the current month has been commendable, securing a 1-0 record in his previous four starts. During this stretch, he conceded nine runs, of which eight were earned, along with 26 hits and two walks over a span of 27.1 innings of work. Notably, Webb recently faced off against the Braves last Saturday, completing six innings of labor where he yielded four earned runs on nine hits, ultimately leading to a no-decision.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -160, MLB Totals: 7.5
The current statistics reveal that the Giants managed just 4 hits out of 35 attempts against Spencer Strider, securing only a single double and failing to achieve any RBIs. If Strider maintains his high level of pitching, it’s evident that the Giants will find themselves struggling during the initial five or six innings. Conversely, the current Braves have exhibited a stronger performance against Logan Webb, accumulating 23 hits out of 88 at-bats.
The stats include three home runs and eight RBIs. Atlanta has showcased impressive batting metrics recently, boasting a 126 wRC+ and a .844 OPS against right-handed pitchers. In stark contrast, the San Francisco Giants have encountered difficulties against righties, recording a mere 66 wRC+ and a .592 OPS during the same timeframe.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 10 matches on the road.
The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 road games against San Francisco.
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the National League.
The Braves are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League West Division.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The total remained UNDER in 17 of San Francisco’s last 20 matches at home.
The total stayed UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home against Atlanta.
San Francisco is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games with an opponent in the National League.
The Giants are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the National League East Division.
Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants 8/25/2023 Betting Picks
Of the 114 games the Braves have played this season as favorites, they have won 74, or 64.9%. When Atlanta is favored by -156 or more this season, they have a record of 54-20, good for a 73% win percentage. According to the bookies’ moneyline, the Braves have a 60.9% probability of winning.
The Atlanta Braves are the face of MLB right now for a reason, and they didn’t get there by losing to a failing team like the San Francisco Giants. As a result, this game will be nothing short of a mismatch. For the Braves, Spencer Strider will start the game and throw a complete game. Pick the Braves to win by at least two runs in this contest. For more insights, consider checking out the latest sports picks and predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: The Atlanta will win 7-2.