Braves vs. Angels: Game 2 predictions, odds and picks - August 17, MLB 2024

On Friday, the Atlanta Braves appeared at Angel Stadium in Anaheim for the first time since the 2017 season. As the Braves slowly chips away at the Phillies' lead in the NL East, it was the Angels who were playing spoiler on Friday.

RBI singles from Sean Murphy and Jarred Kelenic put Atlanta up 2-0 by the fourth inning, but the Braves' bats fell silent soon thereafter. A two-run shot from Logan O'Hoppe tied the game before Mickey Moniak's RBI double sealed the 3-2 win.

"Mickey Moniak gives the Angels the lead! (via @BallySportsWest)" - FOX Sports: MLB

Now 64-58 this season, the Braves remain eight games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, and they remain in the third NL Wild Card spot. The Angels, despite their win, are still 12.5 games back of the top spot in the AL West.

On Saturday, the game is scheduled to commence at 6:38 pm in Anaheim. Griffin Canning will get the ball for the Los Angeles Angels against Chris Sale, who will take the mound for Atlanta.

Braves vs Angels Baseball Betting Odds

Saturday, August 17 6:38 pm	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Atlanta Braves	-225	-1.5 -130	O 8 -110
Los Angeles Angels	+180	+1.5 +110	U 8 -110

Where to Watch Braves vs Angels

Viewing options for Saturday's affair will vary by location. For those tuning in from southern California, Bally Sports West will have the action. Conversely, Bally Sports South will be carrying the game for fans in the Atlanta area.

For those who prefer to stream MLB games, a vareity of options also exist. Chief among the outlets that fans seem to prefer are Peacock, MLB.TV and fubo.

Braves vs Angels Prediction

In the seven games between the two teams since 2022, Atlanta has emerged victorious on four occasions. For Braves manager Brian Snitker, pitching is a concern. Over the past 30 days, Atlanta pitchers have a combined 4.94 ERA, ranking 25th in MLB over that span of time.

However, Atlanta's Chris Sale may be poised to save the day. The 35-year-old veteran is having one of the best years of his career, and is fresh off of a clinic in his last start against the San Francisco Giants. Sale tossed seven shutout innings, allowing zero runs and struck out 12.

"Chris Sale's 10th K of the game. A great pitchers' duel in The Bay tonight" - MLB

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels have profoundly struggled of late. Over the past two weeks, manager Ron Washington's club has 47 runs scored and a .234 batting average - ranking them 24th in the league in both categories.

Given Sale's recent success and Anaheim's struggles, the Braves look likely to even the series.

Prediction: Atlanta W, 5-3