Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves Odds, Picks and Predictions

THE Atlanta Braves (38-31) welcome the Detroit Tigers (34-37) at Truit Park on Monday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the Tigers vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; The Braves have won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Braves lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 on Sunday to close out their 3-game series. They were riding a 3 game winning streak before the loss, but have struggled over the last 10 games, going 3-7 in a row. Atlanta is a solid 21-13 at home and 33-36 against the spread (ATS).

The Tigers lost 4-1 to the Houston Astros on Sunday, closing as a +150 underdog. They lost 2 of 3 in Houston, but earned a resounding 13-5 victory on Saturday. Detroit is 3-7 in its last 10 games and 32-39 against the spread. The Tigers have had better success on the road this season, going 18-18 in away games.

Tigers at Braves projected starters

RHP Reese Olson against LHP Max Frit

Olson (1-8, 3.68 ERA) is making his 14th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 71 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 10 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 7-5 home loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday
• 2024 road splits: 0-4, 3.97 ERA (34 IP, 15 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 3 HR, 6.9 K/9 in 7 starts
• Career vs. Braves: 0-1, 16.20 ERA (3 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 2.10 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 in 1 start

Fried (6-3, 3.20 ERA) is making his 14th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 78 2/3 IP.

• Last Start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 4-0 road loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday
• 2024 Home Splits: 2-1, 3.51 ERA (25 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 1 HR, 6.7 K/9 in 4 starts
• Career vs. Braves: 7-3, 3.14 ERA (86 IP, 30 ER), 1.13 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 14 starts and 3 relief appearances

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Tigers alongside the Braves

Powered by FanDuel Sportsbook; Go to the USA TODAY Sports Sports Betting Scores & Odds hub for a complete list. Lines last updated at 8:32 a.m. ET.

• Money Line (ML): Tigers +168 (bet $100 to win $168) | Braves -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-111) | Braves -1.5 (-108)
• More/Less (Y/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Picks and predictions for the Tigers at the Braves

Prediction

Braves 5, Tigers 4

Money line

PASS.

The Braves are just too expensive here. With Fried on the mound, they have been a good bet, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. However, at -200, they are worth no consideration.

Running Line/Against the Spread

TIGERS BET +1.5 (-111).

Neither pitcher has had a strong streak lately with Fried 4-4 ATS in his last 8 starts. That said, the Tigers have been the better team in this spot, going 19-17 ATS in road games while Atlanta is 16-18 ATS at home. The Braves are 4-4 ATS in their last 8 home games.

Atlanta has also lost 7 of their last 10 days, so as a favorite this could be a riskier game considering they have struggled over the last 10 days. Take the underdog here, as neither team has been playing their best baseball lately.

Bet TIGERS +1.5 (-111).

More less

BET OVER 8 (-115).

The Braves have gone over in 3 straight games, scoring at least 6 points in 4 straight. They are 5-2-1 O/U in their last 8 games.

The Tigers are 7-3 O/U in their last 10 games and have gone north of the projected total in Olson’s 3 straight starts, allowing at least 6 in each of them. They are 40-28-3 O/U this season.

Given these recent trends, let’s return OVER 8 (-115).

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