Braves vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for Sept. 8

Published 12:24 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

Atlanta Braves (77-65) will match up with the Toronto Blue Jays (68-75) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:35 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

The Braves (-275), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest versus the Blue Jays (+225) This contest’s over/under is 7.5. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -275
  • Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays +225
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale (16-3 with a 2.46 ERA and 206 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season.
  • His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, when the lefty tossed seven scoreless innings while giving up six hits.
  • Sale is looking to record his sixth straight quality start in this matchup.
  • Sale is seeking his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth-best in MLB play with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (606 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 19th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.56 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in baseball (1.218).

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