Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 12:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

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

At -145, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this game against the Brewers (+120). This game’s total has been listed 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

  • Charlie Morton (6-6 with a 4.02 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 112 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Thursday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up no earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton is looking to secure his 10th quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Morton heads into the matchup with 18 outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are seventh-best in MLB play with 140 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .406.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 19th in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd in runs scored with 472 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves are 24th in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.58).
  • The 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.219).

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