After a tough stretch, the Atlanta Braves face the San Francisco Giants tonight following a near-miss against the Diamondbacks where they allowed seven runs in the ninth inning. With a dismal 2-8 record over their last ten games, the Braves are looking for a spark. The matchup features standout pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach (3.13 ERA) and Hayden Birdsong (2.37 ERA), both capable of controlling the game.

Given the Giants’ recent struggles at the plate, scoring only 2.3 runs per game over their last 18, an under bet on 8.5 runs seems prudent given their strong pitching performance, allowing only 2.4 runs per game in that span. Acuña is projected to make an impact, looking to leverage his hard-hit balls against Birdsong, while Birdsong’s strikeout potential against the Braves lineup adds intrigue.