Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 11:24 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2024

As they try for the series sweep on Thursday, August 8, Frankie Montas will toe the rubber for the Milwaukee Brewers (64-49) as they match up against the Atlanta Braves (60-53), who will answer with Charlie Morton. The first pitch will be thrown at 12:20 PM ET at Truist Park.

At +120, the Brewers are the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Braves, who are -145. This contest’s over/under 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

  • Morton (6-6) takes the mound for the Braves in his 21st start of the season. He has a 4.02 ERA in 112 2/3 innings pitched, with 109 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent time out on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, the righty went six innings, allowing no earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton has nine quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton is looking to record his 19th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
  • 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 average 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in baseball with 140 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .406 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 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 is 24th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.58 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in MLB with a collective 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.219).

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