The Milwaukee Brewers (63-49) travel to face off against the Atlanta Braves (60-52) on Wednesday, August 7th. This game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta and televised on BSSO. The Brewers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Braves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Brewers. First pitch is set for 6:20 CT.
Brewers vs. Braves Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Brewers (+134)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- In the last 15 games, the Brewers have scored 8 or more runs in 5 games, showcasing their offensive potential.
- The Brewers have won 4 out of their last 6 away games, indicating strong recent road performance.
- Milwaukee has a better overall away record (32-28) compared to Atlanta’s home record (32-24), suggesting the Brewers perform well on the road.
- The Brewers have won 2 out of 3 recent head-to-head games against the Braves, showing they can compete directly with Atlanta.
- Milwaukee’s offense has been consistent, scoring 5 or more runs in 8 out of their last 15 games.
Brewers vs Braves
Atlanta had a rough outing in the most recent game of this series, as the Braves were shut out by the Brewers by a score of 10-0. Milwaukee’s offense got off to a fast start, scoring three runs in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. As for the Braves, they had their best chance to score in the 4th, but could only muster two hits and left two runners on base.
Colin Rea started for the Brewers and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued one walk. On the other side, Bryce Elder got the start for the Braves and took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.
Willy Adames hit the game’s only two home runs while going 4/5 with four RBIs and two runs scored. William Contreras also had a three-hit game for Milwaukee and drove in four runs.
With a 63-49 record, the Brewers are six games ahead of the Cardinals in the NL Central. They have dropped three straight series and are 19-14-3 in series overall. Milwaukee’s overall run line record is 33-27, with an average run differential of +0.9 on the road.
This season, the Brewers have a 61-46 over/under record, with an average of 8.7 runs per game. When the O/U line is 8 runs, their record is 7-7-2, and almost 60% of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs.
Freddy Peralta Gets The Start For The Brewers
Freddy Peralta gets the start for the Brewers today as he faces the Braves on the road. So far this season, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 6-6 with an ERA of 3.89. Peralta’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Peralta has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 11.14 strikeouts per nine innings.
Brewers Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Brewers are averaging 4.8 runs per game (9th) and have been even better at home, putting up 4.9 runs per contest. They have been a good home run hitting team, but their team batting average of .255 is 6th in the league. Overall, they have the 2nd best on-base percentage in the league, coming in at .332.
Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins have been the Brewers’ top power threats this season, with both players having 19 homers. Adames’ 75 RBIs are 8th in the league, and Hoskins is right behind him with 57 RBIs. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras are also in double figures in homers, and Chourio is batting .267 for the season and is on a five-game hitting streak.
Atlanta has struggled as the favorite, with a 42-52 run line record in those games. Overall, their games have averaged 7.9 runs, leading to a 40-67 over/under record. The Braves are 32-24 at home and 28-28 on the road, but they have lost three straight games and are 18-16 in divisional matchups.
After dropping three straight games, the Braves are now 2nd in the NL East, 6.5 games behind the Phillies. This losing streak started with the final game before the All-Star break, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.6, while it is -3.3 in losing games.
Chris Sale Gets The Start For The Braves
Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and comes in with a record of 13-3 and ERA of 2.71. So far, he has made 20 starts and 11 of them have been quality starts. Sale’s ERA at home is 3.40, and he is 8-0 at home this season. The left-hander’s ERA on the road is 2.67, and he has a record of 5-3 on the road. In his last outing, Sale finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Sale has allowed a total of eight home runs this season.
Braves Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Braves are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Braves are batting .238, which is 15th in the league, and they are 8th in the league in home runs. Currently, they are 12th in slugging percentage and 14th in OPS.
Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves’ top hitter this season, batting .297 with 32 home runs and 86 RBIs. Over his last eight games, Austin Riley is hitting .344, and Matt Olson also has three homers in this stretch, but he is batting just .250.
Brewers vs Braves Prediction
With the Brewers at +134 on the money line, we really like their chances of picking up a win on the road against the Braves. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Brewers, and at +134, there is a good amount of value in picking them up straight up.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we do like Chris Sale’s chances of picking up a win, but with the Braves at -159, we would prefer to take the Brewers on the money line. Sale is projected to finish with nine strikeouts, and Freddy Peralta is projected to finish with seven.
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Last updated:August 7, 2024 Braves, Brewers