Braves vs. Giants odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Thursday, June 23 best bets from proven model

Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants meet on Thursday at 12:20 p.m. ET. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley are out of the starting lineup for Atlanta for rest. Caesars Sportsbook lists Atlanta as the -145 money-line favorite. The total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored is nine.

SportsLine's model has set its sights on Giants vs. Braves and has made its picks and MLB predictions. The model is using MLB odds and betting lines for Braves vs Giants.

The Braves are 11-15 in day games against the Giants. The Giants are 18- 15 in games played during the day.

The Giants have strengths in run production and run prevention. They have the No. 2 walk rate in the National League. The Giants are also in top five of the NL with a .322 on-base percentage. Joc Pederson is red-hot for San Francisco. Alex Wood is on the hill for the Giants. Wood has a career 3.89 ERA against Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves are playing the Giants on Thursday afternoon. Kyle Wright is enjoying a breakout season. The Braves lead the National League in wins above replacement from relief pitchers. The Giants are the most powerful offense in the league.

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total and says one side of the money line has all the value.