Skip to content

Blue Jays vs Braves Expert Picks & Player Props to Bet (June 2)

Chris Amberley

By Chris Amberley in MLB Baseball

Published:


Matt Olson celebrates a home run with his Atlanta teammate.
May 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) is congratulated after hitting a two run home run against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
  • The Braves are -124 home favorites tonight over the Blue Jays
  • Atlanta starter Bryce Elder boasts a tidy 2.50 ERA and 1.08 WHIP so far this season
  • Get the top Blue Jays vs Braves expert picks and player props to bet for the June 2nd matchup, below

The Atlanta Braves (40-20) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (29-31) to Truist Park tonight, with the opening pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM Eastern. Atlanta had their three game winning streak snapped last time out by the Reds, while Toronto is trying to recover from a 9-5 loss to the Orioles.

Online sportsbooks are siding with the Braves in the latest MLB odds, in a game I predict will fall short of the total. Keep reading to find out why, plus see the top Blue Jays vs Braves expert picks and player props to bet for June 2nd, below.

Blue Jays vs Braves Expert Picks

CAESARS SPORTSBOOK


Bet $1 & Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Wagers!

LOCK IN PROMO
CODE: SBDDYW
CODE: SBDDYW
SIGNUP PROMO
DOUBLE YOUR
WINNINGS

ON YOUR NEXT 10 WAGERS!

CLAIM OFFER

My favorite bets tonight are the Braves moneyline and under 7.5 runs. Bryce Elder takes the mound for Atlanta sporting a 2.50 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP across 72.0 innings. He pitches to contact, relying on a groundball-inducing profile rather than overpowering strikeout stuff, evidenced by his 7.63 K/9.

Kevin Gausman counters for the Blue Jays with a 4-3 record and a solid 3.13 ERA. His 2.86 FIP suggests he has pitched better than his baseline numbers indicate. Gausman boasts vastly superior swing-and-miss ability with an 8.61 K/9 and a 5.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Kevin Gausman vs Bryce Elder Stats

StatisticKevin Gausman (TOR)Bryce Elder (ATL)
Win-Loss Record4-37-5
ERA3.132.50
WHIP1.091.08
FIP2.863.28
K/98.617.63
K/BB5.502.77
Opponent BA.240.211
IP per Start5.756.00

Over their last 10 appearances, both starters have experienced slight regressions. Elder holds a 3.05 ERA across 59.0 recent innings, remaining effective despite issuing 3.05 walks per nine innings in that span. Gausman has seen his WHIP inflate to 1.26 over his last 57.0 innings of work, resulting in a 3.63 ERA as opponents are hitting .270 against him. Despite this, both pitchers excel at keeping runners off the basepaths.

Atlanta, a top-three World Series odds contender, holds a distinct advantage at the plate, which makes them the most logical moneyline play. With Elder and Gausman both adept at run prevention, playing the Under stands out as a high-value angle.

Blue Jays vs Braves Stats

StatisticAtlanta Braves (Home / Overall)Toronto Blue Jays (Away / Overall)
Win Percentage.667 [1].483 [17]
Runs per Game4.41 [17]*3.70 [27]*
Home Runs per Game1.04 [15]*0.83 [25]*
Batting Average.258 [5]*.244 [10]*
OPS.722 [16]*.668 [22]*
Stolen Bases per Game0.41 [27]*0.30 [29]*
Average Exit Velocity89.6 mph [4]*87.3 mph [27]*
Team ERA3.16 [3]3.89 [10]

The most glaring mismatch in the MLB starting lineups data is the contact quality each lineup generates. Atlanta is consistently squaring up the baseball at home, boasting an 89.6 mph average exit velocity that ranks fourth in the majors. Conversely, the Blue Jays struggle to make hard contact on the road, ranking near the bottom of the league at 87.3 mph. This disparity translates directly to overall run production. Toronto is mustering a meager 3.70 runs and 0.83 home runs per game on the road.

The Braves pace the league with a .667 winning percentage and possess a distinct power advantage that masks other deficiencies. Neither team steals bases at a high clip, but Atlanta rarely needs to manufacture runs with small ball. With superstars like Ronald Acuña Jr and Matt Olson anchoring the lineup, the Braves do damage without needing extra help on the basepaths. Olson’s ability to drive the ball aligns perfectly with Atlanta’s high exit velocities.

  • Atlanta has thrived when listed as the favorite, cashing on the moneyline at a .714 clip (30-12) this season.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Braves have won 62.5% of their contests as the favorite (5-3).
  • The Under has hit in just 30% of Atlanta’s last 10 games.

Blue Jays vs Braves Odds

BET365
SPORTSBOOK
Bet $10 & Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose!

Minimum $10 deposit required. Minimum odds -500 of greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (AZ, CO, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA) or 1-800-BETS OFF (IA). 21+ only (18+ in KY). Please gamble responsibly. Must be present in AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA.
LOCK IN PROMO
SIGNUP PROMO
BET $10
GET $200

WIN OR LOSE!

CLAIM OFFER
Odds as of June 2. Claim the Bet365 promo code to bet on the Blue Jays vs Braves today.

Blue Jays vs Braves Props to Bet

DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK

Sign Up Today & Receive Up to
$1,050 in Bonuses!
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
LOCK IN PROMO
SIGNUP PROMO
SIGN UP
& GET $1,050

BONUS BETS + DEPOSIT BONUS

GET PROMO

In the MLB props market, Olson is my primary target. He’s slugging .543 and averages just over one hit per game. Given his consistent power output, backing Olson to record multiple bases is an attractive approach. According to the MLB batter vs pitcher stats, Olson is 4-for-16 lifetime against Gausman, with a pair of home runs and 3 RBI.

  • BETMGM SPORTSBOOK

    USE CODE SBD1500 TO GET UP TO $1,500 PAID BACK IN BONUS BETS

  • BET365 SPORTSBOOK

    BET $10 & GET $200 IN BONUS BETS

  • THESCORE BET SPORTSBOOK

    USE CODE DIME TO GET 100% BET RESET UP TO $1,000

  • DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK

    BET $5 & GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY!

  • FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK

    BET $5 & GET $150 IN BONUS BETS IF YOUR BET WINS!

  • CAESARS SPORTSBOOK

    USE CODE SBDDYW & DOUBLE YOUR WINNINGS ON YOUR FIRST 10 WAGERS!

  • FANATICS SPORTSBOOK

    USE CODE DIMEFAN & GET $10 x $100 BET MATCHES IN FANCASH!

  • DRAFTKINGS T&Cs: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/28/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

  • BET365 SPORTSBOOK T&Cs: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (AZ, CO, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA) or 1-800-BETS OFF (IA). 21+ only (18+ in KY). Please gamble responsibly. Must be present in AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA. Minimum $10 deposit required. Minimum odds -500 of greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. New customers only. T&CS, time limits and exclusions apply.

  • BETMGM T&Cs: Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US), 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Promotional offers not available in MS, NY, NV, ON, or PR.

Chris Amberley
Chris Amberley

Sports Writer

As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.

NFL NBA MLB NHL Golf NCAAF NCAAB Tennis

Recommended Reading