Braves vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 7/9/2025

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves (39-50) face off against the Sacramento Athletics (37-55) at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Sacramento comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In their recent 6-2 defeat against San Francisco, Tyler Soderstrom was a bright spot for the Athletics, collecting two hits in four at-bats, including a home run. He also crossed the plate twice and drove in one run. On the season, Brent Rooker has been Sacramento’s biggest power threat, topping the team with eighteen home runs. Soderstrom follows closely behind, ranking second on the team with fifteen homers so far. Soderstrom also leads the club in runs batted in, tallying forty-nine RBIs through this point in the year. When it comes to batting average, Jacob Wilson has set the pace for the Athletics, boasting an impressive .335 average for the season. Defensively, Sacramento has struggled recently, giving up an average of 4.8 runs per game over their last five contests. With the first half of the season drawing to a close, Sacramento is hopeful they can end on a high note, aiming for a home victory against the slumping Braves. Overall, the Athletics’ offense has averaged 4.2 runs per game this year.

Atlanta enters this game on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their recent 2-1 defeat against the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta catcher Sean Murphy turned in a strong individual performance, going 2-for-4 at the plate. He managed to crush a home run, tally a run, and drive in one run, accounting for much of the Braves’ offense in the loss. Overall, first baseman Matt Olson has been Atlanta’s main power threat, leading the team with 17 home runs so far. Both Sean Murphy and third baseman Austin Riley are tied for second on the club, each having hit 13 home runs this year. When it comes to producing runs, Olson stands out as the Braves’ top RBI man, having collected 58 RBIs to date. Austin Riley currently boasts the highest batting average among Braves hitters, sitting at .273 for the year—a mark that underscores his consistent production at the plate. Defensively, the Braves have struggled in recent games, surrendering an average of 4.4 runs per contest over their last five games. With their recent home sweep at the hands of Baltimore, Atlanta will be fighting hard to regroup and improve their performances, both at the plate and in the field. On average, the Braves have scored 4 runs per game across the season, leaving plenty of room for offensive improvement as they aim to climb back into playoff contention.

Both teams have had a tough time finding success this season, and recent results show they’re both desperate for a turnaround. The Braves are coming off a disappointing home series in which they were swept by the Orioles, adding to their struggles. Meanwhile, the A's will be highly motivated to deliver a strong performance and get back on track. Atlanta is sending Didier Fuentes to the mound as their starting pitcher. So far, Fuentes has had a rocky season, holding a record of 0-2 with a high 9.00 ERA. On the other side, Sacramento will counter with Jeffrey Springs. Springs has posted a 6-6 win-loss record with a 4.07 ERA, showing more consistency but still leaving room for improvement. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 5-2.