Braves vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for Sept. 8

Published 1:24 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

Atlanta Braves (77-65) will take on the Toronto Blue Jays (68-75) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:35 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-275) as moneyline favorites against the Blue Jays (+225). This game carries an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -275
  • Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays +225
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale (16-3 with a 2.46 ERA and 206 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Tuesday, the lefty tossed seven scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies while surrendering six hits.
  • Sale is trying to claim his sixth quality start in a row in this game.
  • Sale is looking for his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has made five appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank sixth in MLB action with 181 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (606 total).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.56 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in MLB (1.218).

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