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Moneyline pick, best player prop for Braves vs. Blue Jays on Saturday

We go over some of the best betting options for Saturday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays.

Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws to first base in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at TD Ballpark on April 30, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida. Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

The Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays will play Game 2 of their three-game set Saturday at 7:07 p.m. ET. Charlie Morton will be on the mound for Atlanta, while Travis Bergen will get the start for Toronto. We’ll go over some ideal picks on DraftKings Sportsbook centered around the game here.

Braves vs. Blue Jays, 7:07 p.m. ET

Moneyline pick: Atlanta -129

Atlanta got absolutely obliterated by Toronto on Friday night, losing 13-5. Braves starter Drew Smyly struggled again, giving up five earned runs (three home runs), four walks, and struck out three in 4.0 IP. Bo Bichette went 2-for-5 at the plate with two RBI, Teoscar Hernandez went 2-for-5 with three RBI, and a home run, and Alejandro Kirk crushed two home runs at the bottom of the batting order.

Atlanta will be hoping for a better performance with the veteran Morton on the mound. The 37-year-old has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 4.76. In his last start against the Cubs, he only allowed five earned runs, four hits (a home run), three walks, and struck out six in 5.1 IP. He has given up a home run in three-straight starts. As for the Blue Jays, they will be going with a bullpen game as Travis Bergen will be the opener. He’s only made one relief appearance this season, throwing one inning and getting a strikeout.

Player Prop: TBD player props have not been posted yet for this game.

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