The Atlanta Braves (38-45) host the Los Angeles Angels (41-42) on July 1, 2025. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FDSW and MLB.TV.
Find my Angels vs Braves prediction and MLB betting preview below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports, and more.
The Braves enter as -160 favorites on the moneyline, while the Angels come in at +125 to pull off the upset. The over/under sits at 9.5 total runs.
Angels vs Braves Prediction
- Angels vs Braves Pick: Under 9.5
My Braves vs. Angels best bet is for both teams to go under the total. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Angels vs Braves Odds
| Angels Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+1.5 -150 | 9.5 -110o / -110u | +135 |
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-1.5 +125 | 9.5 -110o / -110u | -160 |
Angels vs Braves Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Tyler Anderson (LAA) | Stat | RHP Didier Fuentes (ATL) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | W-L | 0-2 |
| 0.4 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.2 |
| 4.41/4.41 | ERA /xERA | 10.80/8.27 |
| 4.99/4.92 | FIP / xFIP | 7.53/5.49 |
| 1.37 | WHIP | 1.80 |
| 9.9% | K-BB% | 7.5% |
| 31.7% | GB% | 26.5% |
| 96 | Stuff+ | 109 |
| 97 | Location+ | 101 |
Angels vs Braves Pick, Betting Analysis
The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The Braves are a -160 moneyline favorites, with the Angels at +135. Atlanta is also favored on the run line at -1.5, while the game total sits at 9.5 runs.
Tyler Anderson takes the mound for the Angels, and while he hasn't been dominant, he's been serviceable in limiting big innings. Atlanta counters with Didier Fuentes, a fresh face in the rotation.
While the Braves still boast elite talent — including Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 1.109 OPS in limited action — this game profiles more as a tight opener than a slugfest.
This matchup quietly sets up as a prime under spot, particularly when applying the "Public Fades Humidity = Unders" system developed by Action Network's Evan Abrams.
This system highlights undervalued under opportunities in MLB totals betting — especially in regular-season games featuring elevated humidity (45%–95%), moderate temperatures and neutral wind conditions.
Despite the common assumption that humidity fuels offense, the opposite trend has held in these settings. The system has found consistent value fading public expectations, especially when betting action leans heavily toward the over despite weather signals pointing to suppressed scoring.
Throw in the weather edge and market behavior, and the under 9.5 stands out as a smart bet in Tuesday’s series opener.
Pick: Under 9.5 (-110)
