Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves 8/7/24 – The future confrontation of the Milwaukee Brewers against the Atlanta Braves will be exciting to watch considering the great success that both teams have recorded so far in this season. With a record of 63-49, Milwaukee Brewers occupies the top position while Atlanta Braves has managed to secure 60-52 and is right behind them; therefore, it is important for the teams’ playoff chances. But it’s more than just skills being put to test in the match but also strategies on display making it the best place where you can find Multi-expert premium picks.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves 8/7/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET |
| Where: | Truist Park |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Milwaukee Brewers (63-49) vs. Atlanta Braves (60-52)
The Milwaukee Brewers are proud of having a .254 average of batting, 524 runs and 957 hits and 114 home runs this season. Their on-base percentage is at .330 while the slugging percentage is at .399. On the pitching side, they have a decent ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP under 1.26; hence, it’s not only an excellent pitcher but also a great team with good batting skills.
In contrast, the Atlanta Braves have been somewhat inconsistent in terms of batting as reflected in their lower than average batting average of .239. However, they make up for this by hitting plenty of long balls or homers since they have had 138 such hits so far this season. With an ERA figure being slightly less than that of Milwaukee – standing at 3.48 which is not bad either – and its WHIP amounting to no more than 1.19, their staff seems capable enough to keep opposing batters in check which may prove vital in this contest.
Freddy Peralta (6-6, 3.89 ERA) vs. Chris Sale (13-3, 2.71 ERA)
A 6-6 record and a 3.89 ERA make Freddy Peralta’s season for the Brewers quite even. In 120.1 innings of play, he has given up 98 hits and allowed eighteen home runs while striking out one hundred forty-nine batters. However, his strikeouts are what makes this pitcher strong, though his tendency to give up homers might post problems in case he faces the power-heavy Braves lineup.
But nonetheless, Chris Sale of the Braves is a stern test with an impressive record of 13-3 and an ERA of 2.71. He has allowed only eight home runs from just eighty nine hit balls in a total over one hundred twenty three innings pitched all season long giving him a WHIP of 0.95. Thus Sale’s near errorless walks on few batters and high strikeouts bring him to a vital role in this game.
When these two pitchers clash, the game could tilt in favor of the Braves if Sale continues his current form, posing significant challenges for the Brewers’ hitters. Peralta, while effective, will need to curb his home run allowance to keep his team competitive.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -1.5 +140, Total Odds: 7.5
The current betting odds highlight the Braves as slight favorites in terms of moneyline but underdogs on the spread, suggesting a close game. The total set at 7.5 leans slightly towards a higher-scoring affair, aligning with recent trends in games involving these two teams.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The total has consistently gone OVER in Milwaukee’s recent games, especially notable when they play on the road against Atlanta. Despite their solid road record, their struggles against Atlanta specifically could be a cause for concern for bettors leaning towards Milwaukee.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
Atlanta’s recent games have seen mixed results in totals but a concerning trend in their home performance, winning only 2 out of the last 9 games at Truist Park. This pattern could influence cautious betting against them, despite their strong showing in power stats.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves 8/7/24 Betting Picks
Looking at the pitching duel and recent results of both teams, it appears that the game will be closer than the odds are indicating. Both clubs have been scoring reasonably strongly, but with Chris Sale pitching, Atlanta should benefit from this at home.
To be safer with a prediction, looking at trends as well as stats would make one take the over on total runs. This indicates following MLB top picks for the match which point to the Braves because of their home field advantage and strong batting order.