Braves vs Angels Prediction 7/3/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, July 3rd at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 39-46 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 0-4 and 8-3. In their game two win, Atlanta trailed 2-0 in the first inning, but they scored the next eight runs to pull away with the win. The Braves recorded 12 hits in the game, and they were led by Olson, who went 3-5 with one home run and four RBIs in the win. Atlanta started Fuentes, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Bummer picked up the win in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Braves lost two out of three against the Phillies and split four games with the Mets. Atlanta has lost five of their last seven games, and they are currently third in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 3.74 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 347 runs with a .244 batting average and a .319 on-base percentage this year. Matt Olson has led Atlanta with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs, while Austin Riley has added 12 home runs and 42 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Bryce Elder, who is 2-5 with a 5.82 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 68.0 innings pitched this year. 

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 42-43 this season after they lost game two by a score of 8-3 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but didn’t score again until the ninth for the loss. The Angels recorded seven hits in the game, and they were led by Adell, who went 1-4 with two RBIs in the loss. Los Angeles started Kikuchi, who allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Zeferjahn picked up the loss out of the bullpen. 

Prior to this series, the Angels lost two out of three against the Nationals, but did sweep the Red Sox before that. Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses over their last six games, and they are currently fourth in the AL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 4.56 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and a .265 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 366 runs with a .228 batting average and a .296 on-base percentage this season. Taylor Ward has led LA with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs, while Jo Adell has added 18 home runs and 46 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Jose Soriano, who is 5-5 with a 3.99 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 97.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Angels will beat the Braves

• The Angels have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Braves have lost each of their last three games as favorites against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last 12 night games following a loss.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Angels’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Braves’ last five games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Braves’ last seven games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven road games against National League opponents.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Jarred Kelenic has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 20 home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Austin Riley has recorded a Double in each of the Braves’ last three home games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Sean Murphy has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four games as favorites.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Taylor Ward has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
• Chris Taylor has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Angels as underdogs.
• Yoan Moncada has hit a home run in three of his five previous road appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Braves vs Angels Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup trying to get back into the playoff race, but they are both below .500 so far this year. The Angels are 22-23 on the road this season, while the Braves are 24-18 at home. Atlanta has been very inconsistent at the plate, and they are facing Soriano, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last four starts. Atlanta is starting Elder, who has allowed 9, 5, and 4 earned runs in his last three outings. I don’t love either pitcher in this matchup, but I have to fade Elder here. Take the Angels to win.