With 15 games on today’s MLB slate, we asked the AI Model for some best bets. It came through with a few bets that we definitely can’t pass up. Here’s one of the three best bets you’ll want to consider for today’s slate.
Our AI Model believes the Braves will add a 5.3-3.7 victory over the Padres tonight. However, you can find the Braves at just -115 on the moneyline at the top betting sites. With those numbers, the Braves at -115 looks like a steal.
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MLB Computer Pick: Braves (-115) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves
Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 07:10 PM ET at Truist Park
Limiting Walks Is Key
The Braves will start tonight’s game with Bryce Elder, a right-handed pitcher with under 100 plate appearances this season.
Elder has only struck out 17.4% of batters. He’s also allowed a .379 wOBA. However, Elder has earned 56.1% of ground balls and has limited walks to 8.7%. Those are two crucial numbers that Elder will need to continue building on against the Padres in tonight’s game.
San Diego has only walked 7.2% of the time against righties. Meanwhile, the lineup has hit about 43% of ground balls against righties. Those are two areas where Elder could excel tonight.
Darvish Has Done The Opposite
While Yu Darvish has limited walks, he’s allowed nearly 30% of fly balls and has induced just 35.6% of ground balls. His numbers are good right now. He’s 3-1 with a 2.43 ERA.
But if he continues to allow nearly 27% of line drives, about 30% of fly balls, and induces only 35.6% of ground balls, that ERA is going to flip over soon.
The Braves don’t have the most efficient lineup right now. But they’ll hit the ball in the air. The entire lineup has reasonable power against righties, dating back to last season.
MLB Computer Pick
That said, don’t be scared to back the Braves at home at -115.
MLB Computer Pick: Braves ML (-115) at Bet365
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