Giants vs. Braves Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Atlanta Braves will face the San Francisco Giants in MLB action at Truist Park on Friday, commencing at 7:20PM ET.

The Braves will start Spencer Strider (13-4, 3.75 ERA), pitting him against Alex Cobb (6-4, 3.62 ERA) for the Giants.

Dimers' top betting picks for Giants vs. Braves, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Giants vs. Braves

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Giants-Braves MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Braves a 68% chance of getting the W against the Giants.

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Giants vs. Braves Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 (-115), Giants +1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Braves -250, Giants +210
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-130/+102)

The Braves are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Giants, with -115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Giants (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Giants at +210, where you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, as well as the best odds for the Under at +102.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Giants (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 60% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Giants vs. Braves

• Run Line: Giants +1.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Giants @ +210 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -130 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Giants moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Giants vs. Braves Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Braves are more likely to beat the Giants at Truist Park on Friday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Braves given a 68% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Giants-Braves game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Giants vs. Braves on Friday August 18, 2023.

Giants vs. Braves 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Braves and Giants at Truist Park is scheduled to begin at 7:20PM ET.

• Who: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 7:20PM ET / 4:20PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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