With the MLB season drawing to a close, so do the tensions between the American and National Leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays competing against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Currently situated at 67-74, the Blue Jays have the miserable task of finding lifts; whilst the Braves at 76-64 still have hopes for their division. The game is bound to deliver an exciting evening of action-packed baseball. The action is available live on BSSE, ESPN, and MLB.TV. If you are also interested in the most efficient multi-handicapper picks, this one is worthy of study due to an interesting combination of recent and historical.
Blue Jays vs. Braves 9/6/24 Game Info and Odds |
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When: | Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET |
Where: | Truist Park |
Watch: | BSSE, ESPN, MLB.TV |
Blue Jays odds: | +156 Moneyline |
Braves odds: | -170 Moneyline |
Total Line: | 7.5 |
Blue Jays (67-74) vs. Braves (76-64)
It has been an interesting stretch for the Blue Jays recently, and this is evident from the last five games, where they have lost more than they have won. The blue jays played against the Phillies and the Twins, pushing the limits for close games and even achieving a 15-0 win while losing more games. The trend is one of a turbulent nature. However, it hints at an often overlooked ability to shock which might be useful against a well-known rival.
Toronto Blue Jays Last 5 Games | |||
Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
Sep 4, 2025 | PHI | 2-4 | Lose |
Sep 3, 2025 | PHI | 9-10 | Lose |
Sep 1, 2025 | MIN | 3-4 | Lose |
Aug 31, 2024 | MIN | 15-0 | Win |
Aug 30, 2024 | MIN | 0-2 | Lose |
On the flip side, the Braves have been better, although they too have faced some challenges. In their last encounters with the Colorado Rockies and the Phillies, three out of the games were well-defended by runs allowed. This shows that there is an effective top pitching staff that has been doing the necessary in limiting the scoring chances of the opposing teams which is important when they go to the series against Toronto.
Atlanta Braves Last 5 Games | |||
Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
Sep 5, 2025 | COL | 1-3 | Lose |
Sep 4, 2025 | COL | 5-2 | Win |
Sep 3, 2025 | COL | 3-0 | Win |
Sep 1, 2025 | PHI | 2-3 | Lose |
Aug 31, 2024 | PHI | 0-3 | Lose |
Kevin Gausman (12-10, 4.07 ERA) vs. Max Fried (8-8, 3.52 ERA)
Kevin Gausman, who is set to pitch for the Blue Jays, has had a rollercoaster kind of season and currently has a 4.07 ERA in 157 innings pitched. Even though he has an impressive strikeout ratio, the Braves’ slugger hitters may have concerns regarding home runs and walks. Gausman’s obstacle will be facing a team that has demonstrated toughness and the ability to take advantage of poor pitching.
Max Fried, a member of the Braves who has supported his team to some extent and has posted a respectable ERA of 3.52, steps onto the mound with an even record as well. The same can be felt about Fried’s pitching style even though there is less likelihood of walks and less risk with contact. For this reason, he is well-suited against a Blue Jays team that is hot and cold. He could be the reason why the Braves can win this one as he tries to stay in stride against a team that has had their number over the years.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Braves -1.5 (+123), Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds favor the Braves, reflecting their solid home performance and superior record. The point spread and total line suggest a close, low-scoring game, which aligns with both teams’ recent under trends.
Blue Jays Betting Trends
Toronto’s betting market is exploitative and opportunistic. With the total going UNDER in 6 of their last 8 games, and the last 5 matches ended in 1-4 SU, there seems to be a paradigm shift in the way the games are settling, that is a much lower total score and more losing streaks. But, although they have not beaten the Braves in the last nine encounters, there professes to be some historical efficiency.
Braves Betting Trends
At Truist Park, the Braves exhibit a greater propensity for edging under, going UNDER in 9 of their last 9 games. In support of this steady trend of putting an end to the flow of runs at home are their twelve wins and six losses in 18 matches, making them a big threat in this encounter.
Blue Jays vs. Braves 9/6/24 Betting Picks
For both bettors and fans, the next game between the Blue Jays and Braves promises to be quite interesting. Given the current form and the history of the games, it could be justified that the Braves have the capacity to overcome the Blue Jays losing streak, especially with Fried leading them. A plausible approach would be about the Braves’ cover of the spread and the continuation of the UNDER mode, as it was in the recent matches of both specialists.
Considering baseball free picks, it is worth betting on the UNDER because of the good home defense of the Braves as well as the bad away form of the Blue Jays. Followers of prop bets can turn to the strikeouts along innings pitched on both of the starters’ props, especially concentrating on the pitch count management of Fried deep into the game.