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Atlanta Braves vs. Athletics Athletics
The Atlanta Braves and the Athletics Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Sutter Health Park in an interleague contest.
The Braves will trot Spencer Strider out to the mound in this one. Right hander Strider has a 3-7 record and a 3.93 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be JP Sears. The left hander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -208-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
In their last action, Athletics was a 9-2 loser on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Atlanta at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 9-2 result against the Athletics on July 09. Bettors who backed the Braves at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 40-51 SU
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Athletics:
Team record: 38-56 SU
The is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of The's last 6 games
The is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at St. Louis Friday, July 11
Athletics home to Toronto Friday, July 11