Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 7

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (60-52) will match up against William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (63-49) at Truist Park on Wednesday, August 7. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves, at -159, are favored in this contest, while the Brewers are underdogs at +135. This game 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 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.
  • In his last appearance on Wednesday, the lefty threw 5 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Sale has 11 quality starts this year.
  • Sale is aiming for his 10th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In three of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank eighth-best in baseball with 138 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .405 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .238 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 25th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (467 total).
  • The Braves’ .302 on-base percentage ranks 24th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.55).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.206).

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