Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 1:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (64-49) will be eyeing a series sweep when they square off with the Atlanta Braves (60-53) at Truist Park on Thursday, August 8. First pitch is scheduled for 12:20 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Braves (-145) as moneyline favorites against the Brewers (+120). The over/under for this game is 9. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go 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

  • Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season. He is 6-6 with a 4.02 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 112 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Thursday, the righty went six innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up no earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 10th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Morton has 18 starts this year in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • In five of his appearances this season 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 is 12th in MLB with a .406 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 19th in MLB with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd in runs scored with 472 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves rank 24th in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.58 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.219).

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