Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves 7/31/2023 Picks Predictions

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Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves 7/31/2023 Picks Predictions

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The Los Angeles Angels will go against the Atlanta Braves in MLB action in Truist Park, GA, on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 7:20 PM ET. After a strong week of action, the Angels won four of their last six games.

They will attempt to maintain their winning run with a win over the Braves, which would be their fifth one in their previous seven matches. Los Angeles scores 5.01 runs per game on average.

Their batting average of .257 places them ninth in the league. They are fourth in both on-base percentage (.333) and slugging percentage (.449). The Angels’ most reliable hitter was Shohei Ohtani.

His batting average of .302, 39 home runs, and 81 RBI put him first on the club. 

Los Angeles’ pitching was not strong, as seen by their 4.78 runs per game average. The Angels are 18th in the league with a .246 opponent batting average. Their 1.36 WHIP ranks 22nd, while their 4.41 ERA is 19th.

Canning’s latest start resulted in a 7-6 victory over Detroit despite allowing seven hits and two runs over five innings. Zach Neto (Back) and Taylor Ward (Head) are doubtful for this match.

In addition to making 105 appearances in high-leverage situations, Angels bullpen relievers entered the match 83 times with runners on base.

This year, the bullpen recorded 68 holds, which ranks third in the league. The Angels’ bullpen pitchers entered 118 save situations with a 65.3% save percentage.

This year, they made 32 saves but also missed 17 of their 49 chances to make saves. The bullpen pitchers gave up 136 runners for the season, and 43.4% reached home plate. This season, the Angels sent 305 bullpen pitchers to the mound.

  • The total went UNDER in 4 of LA Angels’ last 5 matches.
  • The Los Angeles Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 matches.
  • The total went UNDER in 4 of the Angels’ last 6 games on the road.

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The Braves won five of their past eight games after making a strong recovery from their funk. They’ll want to maintain the momentum by defeating the Angels, which would be their sixth victory in their previous nine games.

Their league-leading batting average of .270 places them second. They also rank second in on-base percentage (.339) and top the league slugging percentage (.494). 

Matt Olson tops the Braves with 33 home runs and 83 RBI, while Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the club with a .333 batting average. Atlanta had strong pitching, only allowing 4.18 runs per game.

The Braves’ opponents’ batting average against them is .243, which ranks 13th in the league. Their 1.27 WHIP ranks them 17th, while their 3.85 ERA is seventh.

Morton lost to Boston 7-1 after giving up six hits and four runs in 3.2 innings during his previous appearance.

Atlanta’s bullpen pitchers entered the game in 51 save opportunities, successful in 33. With a save percentage of 64.7%, they are ranked 14th in baseball and used 330 relievers this season.

Their bullpen pitchers took the mound 87 times with runners on base and 116 times in high-pressure situations.

Out of 128 inherited runners, Atlanta bullpen pitchers have an inherited scoring percentage of 28.1%. The Braves accumulated 70 holds, and 18 missed saves out of 122 save opportunities.

  • The Atlanta Braves are 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches.
  • The total went OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 matches against the LA Angels.
  • The total hung OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 matches at home.

Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves. The MLB pick for this game is the Atlanta Braves. They scored 28 runs in their past three home games and are offensively strong.

Since they did a decent job batting against right-handers and Canning was struggling lately, giving up 13 runs in his past four starts, fans anticipate them to do well offensively in this game.

He allowed six runs in each of his last two road starts, and with Los Angeles’ ninth-worst bullpen in the league, they will struggle to contain the Braves in this contest. Four of the Angels’ past six games ended in victories.

They had trouble scoring runs lately, scoring just two in their past two games. Because Morton pitched well recently, allowing only nine runs in his past five starts, their offensive troubles will persist in this game.

Atlanta has the third-best bullpen in the league, so they won’t have any issue slowing down the Angels in this game. He let up four runs in each of his past three home starts.

Consider picking Atlanta to win the money line. The Atlanta Braves will win to a predicted score of 8-3.

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MLB Starting Time: 7:20 PM ET

Location: Truist Park, GA

Date: Monday, July 31, 2023

TV: Bally Sports South

MLB Odds: Los Angeles Angels +195