Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves Pick – 7/2/2025

Interleague action will take place in Atlanta on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Angels take on the Atlanta Braves. This game features a significant starting pitching mismatch, which I think will be the key to this contest. Here’s your comprehensive preview of Wednesday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves, including my Angels vs Braves prediction from Truist Park.

Our Angels vs Braves Pick

• Pick: Angels moneyline (+104)
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Game Snapshot

• Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves
• Date & Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 7:15 pm ET
• Starting Pitchers: Yusei Kikuchi (L, Angels) vs Didier Fuentes (R, Braves)
• Stadium: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
• Broadcast: FDS South networks (FDSSO / FDSW)

Key Storylines

Pitching Form

• Yusei Kikuchi has been very good individually, but his team keeps letting him down. He has a 3-6 record and a 2.79 ERA. He’s coming off six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in his last outing. But I would love to see him get some well-deserved run support soon.
• Didier Fuentes is still finding his footing in the rotation. He’s 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA in limited action, but Atlanta is optimistic about his upside.

Bullpen Usage

• The Angels used multiple relievers during Tuesday’s 4-0 win but still have high-leverage arms rested.
• Atlanta may lean on its bullpen early if Fuentes continues to struggle beyond the third or fourth inning.

Recent Team Streaks

• The Angels have clawed back to .500 (42-42) after Tuesday’s victory, powered by Jo Adell and Jorge Soler at the plate.
• The Braves are slumping, dropping five of their last six. They’ve managed just one run over their last two games.

Best Player Props

Betting Trends & H2H

• Head-to-head: The Angels won the first game of the season series between these teams 4-0.
• Day/Night Splits: Braves tend to struggle offensively at night, with recent night games trending under the total.
• vs LHP/RHP: The Angels are slightly under .500 vs right-handers this year.

Angels vs Braves Model Projection

Final Thoughts

Atlanta is slightly favored, but I don’t know if that is entirely justified. Didier Fuentes is a risk, which should offset how dangerous the offense of the Braves can be. The over could be live, but the safer call is for the Angels to win this game thanks to their starting pitching advantage with Kikuchi on the hill.

Jay Sanin

Jay Sanin is a sports bettor, writer and broadcaster from New York. He is an avid New York Knicks fan and is no longer ashamed to admit it. He is also an avid New York Giants fan, and is very ashamed to admit it. His top sports to handicap are the NBA, WNBA and men’s tennis for some reason. He has watched more UAlbany Great Danes basketball than anyone should consume.