Braves vs Giants Prediction 6/18/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, June 18th 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 46-27 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 2-7 and 5-7. In game two, Atlanta cut the deficit to 7-5 in the ninth inning, but fell short in the comeback attempt. The Braves recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Dubon, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Ritchie allowed five hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Carrasco allowed two earned runs in four innings of relief. Prior to this series, Atlanta lost two out of three against the Mets and both games against the White Sox. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.39 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .222 opponent batting average, while they have scored 366 runs with a .254 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 14 home runs and 39 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Martin Perez, who is 5-3 with a 2.90 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over 62.0 innings pitched this season. 

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants are 31-43 this year after they won game two by a score of 7-5 last night. San Francisco scored five runs in the first two innings and they were able to get the win, but it did get close in the late innings. The Giants recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Arraez, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Whisenhunt allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Beck picked up the save. Prior to this series, San Francisco lost two out of three against the Cubs and two out of three against the Nationals. 

This season, San Francisco has a 4.49 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 310 runs with a .258 batting average and a .309 on base percentage. Casey Schmitt has led the Giants with 15 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 10 home runs and 35 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Landen Roupp, who is 5-7 with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 74.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.
• The Giants have lost five of their last six night games against NL East opponents.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games following a win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Braves have won the first inning in each of their last five Thursday night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

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

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Braves’ last nine night games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Giants’ last five night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last seven games as favorites against NL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Giants’ last eight games as underdogs.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Mauricio Dubon has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four home games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 10 games as favorites against the Giants.
• Matt Olson ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts

• Willy Adames has hit at least one home run in four of his last five appearances at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
• Luis Arraez has recorded two or more hits in each of his last eight appearances at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
• Luis Arraez ranks 2nd in the league in Hits (93) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Braves rank 2nd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.222).
• The Braves rank 3rd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.423).
• The Giants rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (145).
• The Giants rank 30th in the league for walks this season (175).

Braves vs Giants Prediction 

San Francisco comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored 19 runs during that span. The Giants are 17-23 on the road this year, while the Braves are 22-13 at home. Atlanta has lost four of their last five and they have allowed 7+ runs in all four of those losses. The Braves are starting Perez, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts, while Roupp has allowed 4+ earned runs in two of his last three outings. Take the Braves here.