Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 7

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, August 7, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (60-52) will rely on Marcell Ozuna when they host William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (63-49) at Truist Park on Wednesday, August 7. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Braves (-159) as moneyline favorites versus the Brewers (+135). This contest has a total of 7.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Braves vs. Brewers Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Brewers +135
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Chris Sale (13-3) to the mound to make his 21st start of the season. He is 13-3 with a 2.71 ERA and 155 strikeouts in 123 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Sale is looking to secure his 12th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Sale will aim to go five or more innings for his 10th straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.2 innings per outing.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank eighth in MLB play with 138 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .405 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .238 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 25th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.2 runs per game (467 total).
  • The Braves rank 24th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .302.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 24 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.55 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in MLB (1.206).

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