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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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And winning a series against a Braves team that has fallen short of expectations sounds like a good way to get some early momentum for when the break is over. Atlanta was the World Series champions just four years ago.