Braves vs. Angels Picks & Best Bets 18th Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Los Angeles Angels will go up against the Atlanta Braves in MLB action on Sunday at Angel Stadium, beginning at 4:07 p.m. ET.

We have run 10,000 simulations of Sunday's MLB matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Braves vs. Angels bets, player props and predictions.

According to our predictions, the Braves have a 62% chance of defeating the Angels.

To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Braves vs. Angels Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Braves vs. Angels picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Braves vs. Angels Game Information

• Game Date: Sunday, August 18th, 2024
• Game Time: 4:07 p.m. ET
• Location: Angel Stadium
• Run Line: Braves -1.5 / Angels +1.5
• Moneyline: Braves -178 / Angels +154
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 9.5 Runs (-102/-118)

Angels +1.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, both the Braves and Angels have a 50% chance of covering the run line in this matchup.
• We prefer the Angels +1.5 based on FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -104.

Total Runs Over 9.5 @ -102 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -102.
• Our analysis indicates a 51% chance of the 9.5-run total going over, providing an edge of 0.3%.

Braves vs. Angels Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Atlanta Braves at -178 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Los Angeles Angels are available at +154 with DraftKings Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Braves are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 62% chance of prevailing.

Although the Braves are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +154 odds on the Angels moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.

Our Player Prop Picks for Braves vs. Angels

Here are the top MLB player props for Sunday's Braves vs. Angels matchup.

Atlanta Braves Prediction - Orlando Arcia To Get a Hit (-210)

• Our top prop bet for the Braves is on Orlando Arcia to get a hit.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 78.8%, giving us an edge of 11.0% on the -210 odds offered by BetMGM.

Los Angeles Angels Prediction - Jack Kochanowicz Under 3.5 Strikeouts (+100)

• Our best prop bet for the Angels is on Jack Kochanowicz to have under 3.5 strikeouts.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 58.5%, giving us an edge of 8.5% on the +100 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Braves vs. Angels Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Braves vs. Angels trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Ramón Laureano to Record an RBI

Ramón Laureano has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 10 games (40% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +155 (39% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Orlando Arcia of the Braves to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Angels +1.5 to cover.

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