Braves vs. Angels Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/23/2022

The Los Angeles Angels (39-54) will try to end their four-game losing streak when they visit the Atlanta Braves (57-38) on Saturday at 7:20 PM ET. Bookmakers consider the Braves to be -202 favorites for the contest, while the Angels are +169 underdogs looking for the upset. Kyle Wright will get the ball for Atlanta while Los Angeles counter with Patrick Sandoval.

Braves vs. Angels Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Braves vs. Angels

Our best bet is the Angels on the moneyline at +169 after digging through all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Los Angeles Angels (+169) and Over (8.5)

Braves vs. Angels Game Info

• Atlanta Braves probable starting pitcher: Kyle Wright
• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: Patrick Sandoval
• Game Day: Saturday, July 23, 2022
• Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Stadium: Truist Park

Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels Pitching Matchup

Braves Starter Kyle Wright

• Wright gets the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season. He is 11-4 with a 2.95 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 110 innings pitched.
• The right-hander last appeared on Thursday, July 14 against the Washington Nationals, when he threw 7 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up seven hits.
• The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.95, with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents have a .230 batting average against him.
• Wright is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
• Wright will aim to pitch five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.0 frames per outing.
• The opposing Angels offense has a collective .228 batting average, and is 27th in the league with 703 total hits and 26th in MLB action with 364 runs scored. It has the 22nd-ranked slugging percentage (.379) and ranks 12th in home runs (106) in all of MLB.
• The 26-year-old’s 2.95 ERA ranks 20th, 1.155 WHIP ranks 33rd, and 8.8 K/9 ranks 24th among qualifying pitchers this season.

Angels Starter Patrick Sandoval

• The Angels will send Sandoval (3-5) to the mound for his 16th start this season.
• The left-hander’s last start was on Saturday, July 16, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.00 and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .252 in 15 games this season.
• He has started 15 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in seven of them.
• In 15 starts, Sandoval has pitched through or past the fifth inning 10 times. He has a season average of 5.1 frames per outing.
• The Braves have scored 454 runs this season, which ranks fourth in MLB. They are batting .248 for the campaign with 150 home runs, second in the league.

Braves Betting Picks & Insights

• The Braves have been favorites in 72 games this season and won 48 (66.7%) of those contests.
• Atlanta has entered 22 games this season favored by -202 or more and is 17-5 in those contests.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.9% chance of a victory for the Braves.
• So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 46 of their 94 games with a total.
• The Braves are 47-47-0 ATS in their 94 games with a spread this season.

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• The Angels have come away with six wins in the 35 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Los Angeles has been a moneyline underdog of -202 or better three times, losing every contest.
• The Angels have an implied victory probability of 37.2% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in 42 of their 93 opportunities.
• The Angels are 42-51-0 against the spread in their 93 games that had a posted line this season.

Braves Leaders & Batting Stats

• Austin Riley has a team-high 27 homers.
• Riley is fourth in homers and 11th in RBI among all batters in baseball.
• Riley carries a 14-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last 10 games he is hitting .381 with two doubles, six home runs, two walks and 10 RBI.
• Matt Olson’s 63 runs batted in lead his team.
• Olson is 22nd in homers and ninth in RBI on the year.
• Olson has seven games in a row with at least one hit. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .238 with a double, five home runs, a walk and 13 RBI.
• Dansby Swanson has racked up a team-best batting average of .289.
• Marcell Ozuna is batting .222 with 12 doubles, 18 home runs and 26 walks.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Shohei Ohtani has a team-high 56 runs batted in.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Ohtani’s home run total is 19th and his RBI tally is 21st.
• Taylor Ward’s .286 batting average leads his team.
• Ward is 68th overall in homers and 124th in RBI this year.
• Jared Walsh is batting .233 with 13 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 16 walks.
• Luis Rengifo has eight doubles, two triples, five home runs and 10 walks while batting .260.