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.

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

Ozzie Albies is likely the most shocking player in that category, if only purely based on track record. The three-time All-Star second baseman is in his age-28 season, which should be his prime, yet he's put up a .606 OPS and only 0.3 bWAR through 89 games.