Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 6

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Marcell Ozuna will lead the charge for the Atlanta Braves (60-51) on Tuesday, August 6, when they square off against William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (62-49) at Truist Park at 7:20 PM ET.

At -140, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Brewers (+115). The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Brewers Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: TBS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Brewers +115
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Bryce Elder gets the start for the Braves, his 10th of the season. He is 2-4 with a 5.67 ERA and 40 strikeouts through 46 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander tossed 6 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • Elder heads into the outing with three quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Elder is seeking his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh in MLB play with 138 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .406 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 19th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd in runs scored with 467 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves rank 23rd in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.49).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in the majors (1.196).

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