Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 12:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

As they try for the series sweep, William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (64-49) will match up against the Atlanta Braves (60-53) at Truist Park on Thursday, August 8. First pitch is scheduled for 12:20 PM ET.

The Braves, at -145, are favored in this matchup, while the Brewers are underdogs at +120. The over/under for this contest 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

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (6-6) to the mound for 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 right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, when he went six innings, surrendering no earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • Morton enters this outing with nine quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton has pitched five or more innings in a game 18 times this year entering this matchup.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in baseball with 140 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .406.
  • The Braves are 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 23rd-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.2 runs per game (472 total).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 average in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.58 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first 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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