Giants vs Braves Prediction 8/31/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Giants vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 31st at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants are 56-81 this year after they split four games with the Diamondbacks by scores of 6-1, 6-10, 1-7, and 7-2. In game four, San Francisco had their lead cut to 4-2 in the seventh inning, but they scored the last three runs to seal the win. The Giants recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Eldridge, who went 4-5 with four RBIs. Marte allowed three hits and one earned run over 4.2 innings, while Sanmartin got the win in relief. Prior to that series, San Francisco won two out of three against the Reds, but lost all three against the Red Sox before that. 

This season, San Francisco has a 4.35 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while they have scored 560 runs with a .247 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Rafael Devers has led the Giants with 29 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Willy Adames has added 21 home runs and 51 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Anthony Molina, who is 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 9.1 innings pitched this year. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 82-55 this season after they swept the Rockies in three games by scores of 6-4, 2-1, and 3-2. In game three, Atlanta blew a 2-0 lead, but they scored the only run in the 10th inning for the win. The Braves recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Acuna Jr, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Mahle allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.2 innings, while Mederos picked up the win. Prior to that series, Atlanta swept the Dodgers in three games, but lost two out of three against the Brewers before that. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.55 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 636 runs with a .248 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 37 home runs and 79 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 22 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Bryce Elder, who is 8-7 with a 3.95 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 143.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last seven home games.
• The Giants have lost eight of their last nine games following a win.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games against NL East opponents following a home win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three road games against NL opponents.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

• The Braves have lost each of their last nine night games after going to extra innings.
• The Giants have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Braves following a win.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Giants have covered the run line in 19 of their last 21 games as road underdogs against the Braves following a win.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Giants’ last six games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Braves’ last 11 home games after going to extra innings have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Giants’ last six night games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in five of the Braves’ last six games as favorites.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Sean Murphy has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances.
• Bryce Elder has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his eight previous Monday appearances against NL teams that held a losing record.
• Bryce Elder has recorded a win in seven of his last eight Monday night appearances against teams that held a losing record.
• Drake Baldwin has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 11 games against NL West opponents.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts

• Osleivis Basabe has hit a home run in each of the Giants’ last two games as road underdogs against NL opponents.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Braves.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Braves rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (3.55).
• The Braves are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both home runs and batting average this season.
• The Giants rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.307).
• The Giants rank 27th in the league for strikeouts this season (1031).

Giants vs Braves Prediction 

Atlanta comes into this matchup after sweeping the Rockies and Dodgers, and they have allowed two runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Braves are 48-23 at home this year, while the Giants are 23-45 on the road. San Francisco has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed 27 runs in those three losses. The Giants are starting Molina, who has allowed three earned runs in his last 9.1 innings, while Elder has allowed 3, 1, 7, 1, and 1 earned run in his last five outings. Take the Braves -1 here.

David Racey's Pick: Braves -1