Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 1:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

On Thursday, August 8, Marcell Ozuna’s Atlanta Braves (60-53) host William Contreras’ Milwaukee Brewers (64-49) at Truist Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 12:20 PM ET.

At +120, the Brewers are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Braves, who are -145. This contest has an over/under of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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 will send Charlie Morton (6-6) to the mound 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.
  • In his last appearance on Thursday, the righty went six innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing no earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton heads into this matchup with nine quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 19th start of five or more innings this year in this outing.
  • He has made five 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 seventh in MLB action with 140 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .406 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 19th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd in runs scored with 472 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves are 24th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.58 team ERA ranks second among 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 baseball (1.219).

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