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 looking for a series sweep when they clash with the Atlanta Braves (60-53) at Truist Park on Thursday, August 8. First pitch is scheduled for 12:20 PM ET.

At +115, the Brewers are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Braves, who are listed at -140. This matchup carries an over/under of 9 runs (over -120; under +100).

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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 -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Brewers +115
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (6-6) out for his 21st start of the season. He is 6-6 with a 4.02 ERA and 109 strikeouts through 112 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, when he went six innings, allowing no earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton enters this game with nine quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton will try to secure his 19th game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per appearance.
  • In five of his 20 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank eighth-best 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 ranks 23rd in runs scored with 472 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 25th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.58 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.219).

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