Braves vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 7/10/2025

This Wednesday, Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves square off against Mitch Spence and the Athletics following tough losses for both clubs on Sunday. Get our free MLB picks all season long! The Braves dropped a narrow 2-1 game to Baltimore, while the Athletics fell 6-2 to San Francisco. Both sides are looking to reset as they open a new series.

Elder has been steady in his role, but Atlanta needs him to be more efficient early in counts and avoid high pitch totals. The Braves’ lineup hasn’t produced much lately, but they still feature enough talent to break out, especially against a struggling the Athletics pitching staff.

On the other side, Spence is still finding consistency as a starter. While he’s shown flashes of promise, command issues have held him back. If he can limit free passes, the Athletics might keep things close. Offensively, Sacramento continues to struggle stringing together hits and timely run production.

With both sides looking to get back in the win column, pitching depth and timely offense could be the deciding factors. Atlanta’s edge in bullpen reliability may prove critical late against the Athletics.

Atlanta uses cleaner pitching and a couple of clutch hits to sneak past the Athletics. Expect Elder to be the better pitcher in this matchup and for the Braves batters to be in full swing. Take the Braves to win this one on the road against the Athletics. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 3-2.