MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants (August 31, 2026)
The San Francisco Giants (56-81) face the Atlanta Braves (82-55) at Truist Park on Monday at 6:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Anthony Molina is the probable pitcher for the Giants, while Bryce Elder is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -156, while the Giants are at +129. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Giants (-168) have a 69-68 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (+139) hold a record of 75-62.
- The Giants have a 62-63-12 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 63 have gone under and 12 have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 60-68-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Giants are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging +0.6 more at 4.6 runs (8th).
- In the field, the Giants are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (20th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Giants are at .247 (ranking 12th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .248 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 173 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Giants have managed 152 (T18th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Giants have recorded 539 RBIs to rank 24th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 610 RBIs to rank 8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.55 this season (3rd in the Majors), while The Giants have an ERA of 4.35 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Giants have recorded 1031 this season, ranking 27th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 1162.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Braves this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Giants' opponents are at .248 (19th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 32-32-73 | 18-9-42 | 14-23-31 | 10-6-29 | 22-26-44 | 0-0-0 | 6-0-4 |
| Braves | 33-29-75 | 22-10-39 | 11-19-35 | 25-23-51 | 8-6-24 | 0-0-1 | 4-0-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Giants are +110 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -140.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 46-54-37 | 23-24-22 | 23-30-15 | 15-15-15 | 31-39-22 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Braves | 58-48-31 | 39-19-13 | 19-29-17 | 50-28-21 | 8-20-10 | 0-0-1 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 71-66 in Giants games this season. The Braves have a 70-67 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Giants recorded an upset 3-2 victory over the Braves at Oracle Park when these teams last met on June 28. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Matt Olson did what he could, hitting a home run.
