Braves vs. Angels Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/24/2022

Entering Sunday’s matchup with the Atlanta Braves (58-38), the Los Angeles Angels (39-55) are on a five-game losing streak. The contest starts at 1:35 PM ET with the Braves listed as -209 favorites, while the are +176 underdogs who may be heading for a sixth straight defeat. Ian Anderson will get the ball for Atlanta while Los Angeles counter with Reid Detmers.

Braves vs. Angels Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Braves vs. Angels

Our best bet is the Angels on the moneyline at +176 after taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will over the total of 9 runs.

Our computer pick: Los Angeles Angels (+176) and Over (9)

Braves vs. Angels Game Info

• Atlanta Braves probable starting pitcher: Ian Anderson
• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: Reid Detmers
• Game Day: Sunday, July 24, 2022
• Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Stadium: Truist Park

Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels Pitching Matchup

Braves Starter Ian Anderson

• The Braves will send Anderson (8-5) out to make his 19th start of the season. He is 8-5 with a 4.79 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 92 innings pitched.
• The right-hander last appeared on Friday, July 15 against the Washington Nationals, when he went 5 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.
• The 24-year-old has a 4.79 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .263 to opposing hitters.
• Anderson has four quality starts under his belt this season.
• Anderson will try to build upon a four-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.0 frames per appearance).
• The opposing Angels offense has the 23rd-ranked slugging percentage (.380) and is 12th in MLB play with 107 home runs. It has a collective .228 batting average, and is 26th in MLB with 711 total hits and 27th in MLB action scoring 366 runs.

Angels Starter Reid Detmers

• The Angels will hand the ball to Detmers (2-3) for his 15th start of the season.
• The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Friday, July 15.
• The 23-year-old has pitched to a 4.11 ERA this season with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.2 walks per nine across 14 games.
• If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
• Detmers will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
• The Braves have scored 461 runs this season, which ranks third in MLB. They have 813 hits, sixth in baseball, with 151 home runs (second in the league).

Braves Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Braves have won 49 out of the 73 games, or 67.1%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Atlanta is 18-4 this season when entering a game favored by -209 or more on the moneyline.
• The Braves have a 67.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 47 of their 95 chances.
• The Braves have an ATS record of 48-47-0 in 95 games with a spread this season.

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• The Angels have won in six, or 16.7%, of the 36 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Los Angeles has been listed as an underdog of +176 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Angels have a 36.2% chance of pulling out a win.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 43 of their 94 opportunities.
• The Angels are 42-52-0 against the spread in their 94 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Braves Leaders & Batting Stats

• Austin Riley leads the Braves with 28 home runs and 63 runs batted in.
• Including all MLB hitters, Riley ranks 30th in batting average, 41st in on-base percentage, and sixth in slugging.
• Riley has collected a hit in 15 straight games. In his last 10 games he is batting .395 with two doubles, six home runs, a walk and 10 RBI.
• Matt Olson has capitalized on opportunities as he leads his team with 63 RBI.
• Olson ranks 22nd in homers in the majors, and ninth in RBI.
• Olson enters this game looking for his ninth game in a row with a hit. In his last 10 games he is hitting .262 with two doubles, five home runs, a walk and 13 RBI.
• Dansby Swanson paces the Braves with a team-best batting average of .292.
• Marcell Ozuna is batting .222 with 12 doubles, 18 home runs and 26 walks.
• Ozuna takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is batting .158 with a home run, a walk and two RBI.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Shohei Ohtani has driven in a team-high 57 runs batted in.
• Ohtani ranks 16th in home runs and 18th in RBI among all batters in the majors.
• Taylor Ward has a club-high .285 batting average.
• Ward is currently 68th in home runs and 128th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Jared Walsh is hitting .240 with 15 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 16 walks.
• Luis Rengifo is batting .260 with nine doubles, two triples, five home runs and 10 walks.