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 host William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (63-49) at Truist Park on Wednesday, August 7, with a start time of 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves, at -159, are favored in this game, while the Brewers are underdogs at +135. The over/under for this contest is 7.5. The odds to exceed the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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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

  • Chris Sale makes the start for the Braves, his 21st 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 time out came on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Sale has 11 quality starts this season.
  • Sale is seeking his 10th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has made three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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