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The Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/strong> (6-4) and the Los Angeles Angels<\/a><\/strong> (5-5) begin a 3-game series Monday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze MLB odds around the Braves vs. Angels odds<\/strong> and make our expert MLB picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n 2025 Season series: Angels won 2-1<\/p>\n The Braves continue their West Coast trip in Anaheim after splitting a series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Atlanta dominated early, outscoring Arizona 19-2 in the first 2 games before dropping the final 2. The Braves\u2019 power has stood out with 13 home runs (3rd in MLB), while their pitching has been sharp, allowing just 3 homers (2nd fewest in the majors).<\/p>\n The Angels continue their homestand after an 8-7, 11-inning win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday as +138 underdogs, with the Over (9) cashing. 2B Adam Frazier<\/strong> went 3-for-4 with a double and RBI, while DH Jorge Soler<\/strong> added 2 RBI. 1B Nolan Schanuel<\/strong> delivered the walk-off sacrifice fly in the 11th.<\/p>\n Watch MLB on Fubo!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n LHP Chris Sale<\/strong> vs. RHP Jose Soriano<\/strong><\/p>\n Sale (2-0, 0.75 ERA) will make his third start of 2026. He was 7-5 with a 2.58 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 32 BB, and 165 K in 21 appearances (20 starts) over 125 2\/3 IP last season.<\/p>\n Soriano (2-0, 0.00 ERA) is making his third start of the season. He was 10-11 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 4.2 BB\/9 and 8.1 K\/9 in 31 starts over 169 IP last season.<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:14 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Slide into<\/strong>: BaseballHQ.com<\/a> for your fantasy baseball news<\/strong>. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today<\/strong><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n Braves 3, Angels 1<\/p>\n PASS.<\/strong><\/p>\n I like the Braves (-175) to get the opening game victory but I’ll take the plus odds on the run line.<\/p>\n BET BRAVES -1.5 (-102)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sale gives the Braves a big edge against the Angels. He\u2019s been dominant to start the season, allowing just 1 run, and has owned this matchup with an 8-0 record and 1.24 ERA against Los Angeles.<\/p>\n While Soriano has also pitched well, Atlanta\u2019s power stands out with 13 home runs early. With a deeper, more dangerous lineup and the pitching edge, the Braves are in a strong position to win comfortably and cover the run line.<\/p>\n BET UNDER 7.5 (-102)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between the Braves and Angels, and both teams are trending that way recently. Sale has allowed just 1 earned run over 12 innings, while Soriano hasn\u2019t allowed a run in 12 innings. Add in the Angels hitting just .204 and Atlanta scoring only 8 runs over its last 3 games, and this sets up for a low-scoring matchup.<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips<\/strong>, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\nBraves at Angels projected starters<\/h2>\n
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