The Atlanta Braves (39-50) visit the Athletics (37-55) for the start of a 3-game series Tuesday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. Athletics MLB game to be played on July 8, 2025 on ESPN.

The Athletics are favored (-110) in an expected close game against the Braves (-108). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Athletics looking to Jeffrey Springs (6-6), and Didier Fuentes (0-2) getting the nod for the Atlanta Braves.

Devin Williams was selected for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, making his second straight all-star team, though he bowed out of the game due to high-level workload just before the contest.

ATLANTA — The hometown hosts of the 2025 All-Star Game have had three players selected to represent them, Major League Baseball revealed on Sunday. Ronald Acuña Jr. was already voted in as a starter, and on Sunday it was announced that Matt Olson and Chris Sale were also chosen as All-Stars for the Braves.

Two other Atlanta Braves players will join Ronald Acuña Jr. at the MLB All-Star Game next week. First baseman Matt Olson has been named as National League reserve infielder for the game, and Chris Sale has joined the list of starting pitchers, though he will be unable to play in the game due to an injury.