The Atlanta Braves (6-4) and the Los Angeles Angels (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 and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025 Season series: Angels won 2-1
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’ 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).
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 went 3-for-4 with a double and RBI, while DH Jorge Soler added 2 RBI. 1B Nolan Schanuel delivered the walk-off sacrifice fly in the 11th.
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Braves at Angels projected starters
LHP Chris Sale vs. RHP Jose Soriano
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.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K (79 pitches) in 5-1 win vs. A’s on Wednesday
- Last start vs. Angels: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 11-3 road victory Aug. 17, 2024
- Career vs. Angels: 8-0, 1.24 ERA (65 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 0.72 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 11 appearances (9 starts)
- 2025 on road: 4-3, 2.32 ERA (66 IP, 17 ER), 1.03 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 in 11 starts
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.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K (90 pitches) in 2-0 victory at Chicago Cubs on Tuesday
- Last start vs. Braves: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 5-1 road victory July 3, 2025
- Career vs. Braves: 1-0, 1.54 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 10 K/9 in 3 appearances (2 starts)
- 2025 at home: 2-8, 5.90 ERA (76 1/3 IP, 50 ER), 1.57 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 in 15 starts
Braves at Angels odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Braves -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Angels +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-102) | Angels +1.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -102)
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Braves at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 3, Angels 1
PASS.
I like the Braves (-175) to get the opening game victory but I’ll take the plus odds on the run line.
BET BRAVES -1.5 (-102).
Sale gives the Braves a big edge against the Angels. He’s 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.
While Soriano has also pitched well, Atlanta’s 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.
BET UNDER 7.5 (-102).
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’t 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.
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