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Atlanta Braves to Face Toronto Blue Jays in Decisive Game of Three-Game Series: Braves Favored Despite Key Injuries.

The Atlanta Braves will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the final game of a three-game series on Wednesday. Atlanta currently holds a record of 5-11 and is last in the National League East, while Toronto sits at 9-8 and is second in the American League East. Atlanta won the series opener with a score of 8-4. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Spencer Strider will start as pitcher for the Braves, while Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Blue Jays. Atlanta is the betting favorite for this game. Check out our in-depth prediction for the Atlanta Braves vs. Toronto Blue Jays matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -143 | Blue Jays +126
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+114) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-132)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 59%.

Atlanta vs Toronto Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves currently rank 17th in on-base percentage and slugging percentage, 19th in batting average, and 25th in runs scored. Sean Murphy leads the team in home runs with four, while Austin Riley leads in RBI with 11. The team has hit 22 doubles, one triple, and 18 home runs in 16 games. In terms of pitching, the Braves rank 20th in Quality Starts, 22nd in WHIP, 23rd in ERA, and 25th in batting average against. Spencer Schwellenbach has the lowest ERA among starters at 0.45. The team is 20th in power rankings, ranked 26th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a record of 5-12 this season. On Wednesday, Spencer Strider will make his season debut after starting on the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays currently rank fourth in batting average at .261, seventh in on-base percentage at .335, 14th in runs scored with 67, and 21st in slugging percentage at .366. Andres Gimenez leads the team in home runs with three, while George Springer (currently injured) is second with two. Bo Bichette and Springer are tied for the team lead in RBI with 10 each. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has not shown much power yet, with only four doubles, no home runs, and 7 RBI. The team has hit 31 doubles, one triple, and 9 home runs for 41 extra base hits in 17 games. On the pitching side, Toronto is fifth in WHIP at 1.09, eighth in batting average against at .213, ninth in Quality Starts with six, and 12th in ERA at 3.64. Easton Lucas leads in wins with 2, Chris Bassitt has the best ERA for starters at 0.98, and Jose Berrios leads in strikeouts with 21. The team's power ranking is 22, with offense ranked 20th, defense ranked 9th, and an overall record of 10-8. Atlanta recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

Atlanta Braves Struggle on the Road, Toronto Blue Jays Find Success Early in the Season

The Atlanta Braves have faced challenges early in the season, with losses in 11 of their first 16 games. Particularly on the road, they have struggled, losing 11 of their last 13 matches away from home. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta has had difficulty as well, losing six of their last seven road matches and 10 of the last 13 overall. In contrast, Toronto has shown more success, winning 9 of their first 17 games and currently sitting just half a game behind first place in the American League East. Despite slow starts from key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto has managed to stay slightly above .500. Pitcher Chris Bassitt has been a standout performer for Toronto, with three strong outings, allowing only 17 hits and two earned runs in 18.1 innings. While Toronto has faced some setbacks, Bassitt's performance has been a bright spot, with a 1-0 record in games he has started.

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