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Atlanta (40-51) at Athletics (38-56)
- When: Jul 10 2025, 9:05 PM
- Where: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento
- Where to watch: NBCS-CA
Braves vs. Athletics – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Atlanta -161
Spread: Atlanta -1.5 (-105)
Total: 10.0
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
After snapping a five-game skid, the Braves come into Thursday’s series finale against the Athletics with momentum and power fully reloaded. Ronald Acuña Jr. returned from back tightness on Wednesday and wasted zero time making his presence felt, launching two no-doubt homers, including one on the third pitch of the game. That performance helped Atlanta cruise to a 9-2 win and square the series.
The Braves’ bats exploded with five total homers in the win, matching Oakland’s output from the opener. Drake Baldwin blasted a three-run shot, while Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna also went deep, shaking off a rough stretch that had seen Atlanta win just two of their last 12 before Wednesday.
On the mound, Spencer Strider gets the ball. He’s 3-7 on the year with a 3.93 ERA and is looking to bounce back after taking back-to-back losses, including a solid six-inning, three-run performance against Baltimore. Strider has faced the A’s once before and dominated striking out nine over six innings in a 2022 win.
Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
The A’s opened the series like a wrecking crew, smashing five homers in a 10-1 rout. Lawrence Butler went full highlight-reel mode with two home runs , including a rare inside-the-park shot while rookie Nick Kurtz cracked his first career grand slam. Brent Rooker and Max Muncy joined the power party to spark hopes of a surprising series win.
But the bats cooled off Wednesday as the A’s ran into a fired-up Braves squad. More concerning was the absence of shortstop Jacob Wilson, who was sidelined with a hand contusion after getting plunked on Tuesday. X-rays were negative, and while there’s still soreness, there’s optimism he might return for the finale.
Southpaw JP Sears will toe the rubber for Oakland. He’s riding high after two straight shutout starts, totaling 11 2/3 scoreless innings against the Yankees and Giants. Against Atlanta in his career, Sears holds a 3.46 ERA across two outings, though he’s yet to notch a win.
Prediction:
Both teams have been launching bombs like it’s Home Run Derby season. With the series tied and each team flexing its power, expect another high-scoring clash. Atlanta’s bats seem to be waking up just in time, and with Strider on the hill, the Braves get the edge.
Score Prediction: Braves 7, Athletics 5
Pick: Atlanta +1.5 (-105)
Total: Over 10.0 (-110)
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