Atlanta Braves (38-30) vs Detroit Tigers (34-36)
Game Info: Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:20 pm (Truist Park)
Max Fried (6-3) (3.20) vs Reese Olson (1-8) (3.68)
Betting Odds: Atlanta Braves -217 / Detroit Tigers +181 --- Over/Under: 7.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves meet Monday in MLB game 1 action at Truist Park. Here’s a Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 34-37 on the year after wins over the Nationals and Astros. The Detroit Tigers have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 games. The Detroit Tigers have won 7 of their last 10 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Riley Greene leads the Detroit Tigers with 66 hits and 36 RBI, while Matt Vierling and Mark Canha have combined for 114 hits and 59 RBI. The Tigers will meet the White Sox and Phillies after this series.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 38-31 on the year after wins over the Orioles and Rays. The Atlanta Braves have scored 22 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 straight games. The Atlanta Braves have won 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Marcell Ozuna leads the Atlanta Braves with 83 hits and 62 RBI, while Matt Olson and Michael Harris II have combined for 132 hits and 58 RBI. The Braves will face the Yankees and Cardinals following this series.
Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves Pitching Matchup
Reese Olson gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 1-8 with a 3.68 ERA and 61 strikeouts this season. Olson has allowed 28 hits and 17 earned runs in his last 14.2 innings. Olson has a 3.97 eRA and .242 allowed batting average in 34 road innings. This will be Olson’s second career game against the Atlanta Braves.
Max Fried gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 6-3 with a 3.20 ERA and 70 strikeouts this season. Fried has allowed 10 hits and 6 earned runs in his last 12 innings. Fried has a 3.51 ERA and .290 allowed batting average in 25.2 home innings. This will be Fried’s first career game against the Detroit Tigers.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won nine of their last 10 home games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Tigers have lost six of their last seven night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against American League opponents following a loss.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Austin Riley has hit a home run in each of the Braves' last three games as home favorites.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded a Double in four of the Braves' last five games against AL Central opponents.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Braves' last five home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Max Fried has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Austin Riley has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Braves' last five games as home favorites.
- Orlando Arcia has recorded at least one Single in seven of the Braves' last eight night games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Max Fried has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances.
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves' last 13 games at Truist Park against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances at Truist Park against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Marcell Ozuna ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Andy Ibanez has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers' last four night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Riley Greene has scored at least one run in each of the Tigers' last five games against NL opponents.
- Matt Vierling has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Tigers' last four night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in two of the Tigers' last three games against the Braves.
- Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers' last seven road games against NL opponents.
- Javier Baez has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Tigers as underdogs against NL East opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Braves rank 4th in the league for home runs allowed this season (64).
- The Atlanta Braves rank T26th in the league for triples this season (7).
- The Detroit Tigers rank 27th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.299).
- The Detroit Tigers rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (194).
Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
The Detroit Tigers are a good enough team to consider in the big underdog role, but this line is an indication of just how awful Reese Olson has been this season, especially this month. I want nothing to do with Olson in his current form. Max Fried is an all star caliber pitcher when he's right, and he's been solid this season despite giving up a lot of hits at home. On paper, the Braves should win this game, and it's hard to make a case for Olson in his current form. Give me the Braves and the RL for max betting value.
Randy’s Pick Atlanta Braves -1.5
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AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
Randy has covered sports betting for over a decade, well before it was cool to do so.
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