Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 12:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (64-49), who are trying to secure a series sweep, will visit Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (60-53) at Truist Park on Thursday, August 8. The game will start at 12:20 PM ET.

The Braves (-145), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Brewers (+120) This game’s over/under has been set at 9. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Brewers Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
  • Time: 12:20 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 -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Brewers +120
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (6-6) to make his 21st start of the season. He is 6-6 with a 4.02 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 112 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last appeared on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed six innings, allowing no earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton has nine quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton is trying to secure his 19th start of five or more innings this season in this outing.
  • In five of his 20 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are seventh in baseball with 140 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .406 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 19th-ranked batting average in the majors (.239).
  • Atlanta has the No. 23 offense in baseball, scoring 4.2 runs per game (472 total runs).
  • The Braves are 24th in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.58 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in MLB (1.219).

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