Atlanta Braves at Cleveland Guardians 7/3/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians
MLB: 7:10 PM EST
Jul. 03, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : ATL -141 ; O/U 9.5
The Atlanta Braves go back on the road Monday night for game one of three in Cleveland against the Cleveland Guardians. Atlanta is 55-27 on the year after winning 15 of the last 16 including seven in a row following a seven run win against the Miami Marlins. Bryce Elder will make his 17th start of the year Monday night in Cleveland for the Braves. Elder is 6-1 on the year with a 2.44 ERA after giving up 27 runs on eighty hits across 96 innings of work in 2023.
Offensively Atlanta has been Immaculate this season with a .272 combined batting average to score 464 runs on 764 total hits. Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Atlanta offense with a .333 batting average this season. Matt Olson supplies the power for Atlanta leading the team with 28 home runs and 68 RBIs. Ozzie Albies has come on strong this summer for the Braves having hit nineteen home runs, while Austin Riley has scored 57 runs in 82 games.
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The Cleveland Guardians return home Monday night two games below .500 after a six run win over the Chicago Cubs ended a 2 game skid. Gavin Williams will make his third start of the year for Cleveland Monday night against Atlanta. Williams on the year has given up four runs on five hits across 12.2 innings of work to carry a 2.84 ERA. Pitching has been somewhat of an issue this season for Cleveland combining for a 3.78 ERA as opponents carry a .241 batting average this year.
Offensively Cleveland was fantastic in their last game with eight hits in 35 at bats including four with runners in scoring position to score six runs. Amed Rosario led the way for the Cleveland offense with one hit in five at bats to drive in two total runs. Three other Cleveland players drove in one run each, while the 6th run of the game came on a throwing error after a Myles Straw RBI single.
Recent Betting Trends:
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 10-3 in their last 13 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Guardians are 8-2 in their last 10 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Guardians are 4-1 in their last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -141
The Braves are the hottest team in baseball right now and will continue their tear Monday night. Atlanta has the best lineup in the game and a top tier pitcher will be on the mound. Look for Atlanta to roll into Cleveland and dominate start to finish. Take the Braves Monday to open their new set with a win. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 7-1.