MLB Odds: Braves-Giants prediction, odds and pick

The Atlanta Braves are in a dog fight with the New York Mets for the lead in the NL East. Atlanta owns a convincing lead over the Giants in NL Wild Card. San Francisco is out of the playoffs, but they are still in contention for a Wildcard spot.

Atlanta is trying to take the series. Charlie Morton is 8-5 with a 4.08 ERA and 180 strikeouts in 152.1 innings. Austin Riley is the team's third baseman, with 36 home runs, 36 doubles and 90 RBIs. Ronald Acuna, Jr. is back from an early season injury, leading the Braves with 28 stolen bases and 11 home Runs. Matt Olson has hit 28 homeruns and leads the Atlanta team with 41 doubles, 91 RBI, and 68 walks. Dansby Swanson is a shortstop, hitting 20 home hits and stealing 17 bases. Atlanta ranks second in the league with 215 home run.

Carlos Rodon parlayed a great 2021 season into a lucrative contract with San Francisco this offseason. Roden has gone 12-8 with a 2.93 ERA and 212 strikeouts in 162.2 innings. Zack Littell and Gabe Kapler had a dustup on Monday. Camilo Doval has a good ERA with 22 saves in 59 appearances. The Giants' offense has been the main issue this season, thanks in part to injuries to some key contributors.

Atlanta has too much offensive firepower to be beaten by Giants.

Atlanta is favored by 1.5 points.