San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions August 13th 2024

At 9:45 PM ET, the Braves and Giants will face off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Braves are the slight money line favorite (-113). The Giants are 61-60 overall and they are 4th in the NL West, while the Braves are 2nd in the NL East.

Charlie Morton is starting for the Braves, while the Giants are sending Kyle Harrison to the mound. Harrison will be making his MLB debut. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and BSSO is carrying this game on TV.

Atlanta vs. San Francisco Key Information

• Teams: Braves at Giants
• Where: Oracle Park San Francisco
• Date: Tuesday, August 13th
• Betting Odds ATL -113 | SF -106 O/U 8.5

Right-hander Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Giants on the road. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 6-7 with an ERA of 4.47. Morton’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.31. In his last outing, he took the loss, going just 2 2/3 innings and giving up eight earned runs, nine hits, and one homer. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Morton has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. So far, he has made nine starts on the road and has a record of 2-3 with a 5.92 ERA.

Marcell Ozuna has been red hot of late for the Braves, as he has four homers in his past nine games while batting .324. For the season, he is hitting .302, which is the best mark in the Braves lineup. Ozuna’s 90 RBIs is also the best mark on the team and 3rd in the MLB. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 20 homers but is batting just .230 for the season.

As a team, the Braves are 4th in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game. However, they have been below average in terms of on-base percentage, strikeouts, and walks. Atlanta comes into the game with a collective batting average of .241.

• The Braves are 3-7 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Braves are 1-4 vs. the run line.
• Atlanta has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Braves have an average of 6.4 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Braves are 6-4
• Looking back across the Braves last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Atlanta has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Braves have averaged 5.6 runs per game on offense

Giants starter Kyle Harrison finished with a no-decision in his last outing, going 4 2/3 innings against the Nationals. He gave up two earned runs on five hits in the outing. Before that, he had a rough outing against the Reds, giving up six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Harrison has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 6-5. His ERA for the season is 4.08, along with a WHIP of 1.29. Opposing batters have hit .248 off Harrison this season. The left-hander has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 8.24 strikeouts per nine innings.

Over his last five games, Matt Chapman has gone 4/19 at the plate, but he is still the Giants’ leader in home runs this season, with 19, and his 60 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Heliot Ramos is batting .280 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 17 homers. However, he is just 3/20 in his last five games.

As a team, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. Their team batting average of .242 is also 14th in the MLB. Overall, they are 18th in home runs and have been pretty average in terms of on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

• The Giants are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Giants are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• San Francisco has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Giants have an average of 3.8 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Giants are 6-4
• Looking back across the Giants last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• San Francisco has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Giants have averaged 5.4 runs per game on offense

Braves and Giants Look to Ignite Their Offenses in Crucial Rematch

After a nail-biting pitchers’ duel in the series opener, the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants are gearing up for another clash, with both teams desperate to get their bats going. Monday’s game was all about the arms, but with the National League wild-card race heating up, both teams know it’s time to bring the offense if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive.

Pitchers Steal the Show in Series Opener

The series between the Braves and Giants kicked off with a classic pitchers’ duel that left both offenses struggling to make any noise. Chris Sale and Blake Snell were lights out, combining for 13 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball, keeping the game deadlocked into extra innings. It wasn’t until the 10th inning that Travis d’Arnaud’s sacrifice fly gave the Braves a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Atlanta’s usually explosive lineup, which had been scoring at least five runs per game in their last five outings, was held to just two hits by Snell. On the flip side, Sale was just as dominant, holding the Giants to three hits while racking up 12 strikeouts. The win pushed the Braves’ lead over the Giants to 2 1/2 games in the wild-card standings, turning up the heat on San Francisco as the series continues.

Wild-Card Race: What’s at Stake

Monday’s tight win wasn’t just another W for the Braves—it had serious implications for the National League wild-card race. With their lead over the Giants now at 2 1/2 games, Atlanta is in a solid spot, but San Francisco still has a shot to close the gap if they can flip the script in the upcoming games.

Giants manager Bob Melvin emphasized just how crucial this series is, especially after the slow start in the opener, largely due to Atlanta’s stellar pitching. “It’s all about this series,” Melvin said, highlighting the importance of these games for San Francisco’s postseason hopes.

Tuesday’s Pitching Duel: Morton vs. Harrison

In Tuesday’s rematch, the Braves will send right-hander Charlie Morton to the mound, while the Giants will counter with lefty Kyle Harrison. Both pitchers are under pressure to keep up the high standard set in the opener. Morton, sitting at 6-7 with a 4.47 ERA, has had an up-and-down season, swinging between strong starts and rough outings. But as the Braves push toward the playoffs, Morton’s experience makes him a key piece of their rotation.

Morton’s last start against the Giants didn’t go his way, as he took a 4-2 loss on July 4, giving up three earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. His overall record against San Francisco isn’t great at 4-7, but his 2.89 ERA in 17 starts shows he’s capable of holding his own.

On the other side, the Giants are putting their faith in 23-year-old Kyle Harrison, who’s been solid with a 6-5 record and a 4.08 ERA this season. Harrison is coming off a decent outing against the Nationals, where he allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings. Facing the Braves’ power-packed lineup will be a big test for him, especially with limited experience against Atlanta.

Can the Bats Wake Up?

Monday’s game was a far cry from the offensive fireworks these teams are known for. The Braves managed just one extra-base hit—a double by Marcell Ozuna—while the Giants couldn’t cash in on their chances. With both teams struggling at the plate, Tuesday’s game is a golden opportunity to snap out of their slumps.

For the Braves, giving Morton some run support will be crucial to widening their wild-card lead. The Giants, on the other hand, need to find the groove that had them scoring three or more runs in 10 straight games before Monday’s standoff.

As the Braves and Giants get ready for their rematch, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With both teams fighting for a wild-card spot, every game counts, and Tuesday’s matchup could be a game-changer. While Morton and Harrison will try to keep the pitching momentum going, it might just come down to which team can finally wake up their bats and seize the moment. Get ready for another intense showdown as these two teams battle it out in San Francisco.

The Lean

Our lean for today’s Braves vs. Giants matchup is to take the Giants to win straight-up. We also have this as the 2nd lowest-scoring game of the day, but with the line sitting at 8.5 runs, we are leaning towards taking the over. Looking at today’s starters, we have Charlie Morton as our 9th ranked starting pitcher in terms of strikeouts, but we have Kyle Harrison as the 6th lowest starter in terms of strikeouts today.