Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
The MLB season continues on Monday night with an exciting National League series between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. Grant Holmes will be starting for the
Game outlook
The MLB season continues on Monday night with an exciting National League series between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. Grant Holmes will be starting for the Braves with a 2.7 ERA, while Colin Rea takes the mound for the Brewers with a 3.6 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee opens as the betting favorite at -120, with the current line at Milwaukee -113.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves +100 | Brewers -113
Spread: Braves +1.5 (-202) | Brewers -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 53%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have struggled this season, with key players like Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, and others dealing with injuries. Despite a recent six-game losing streak, the team bounced back with back-to-back wins against the Mets. Sunday's win was especially important, though pitcher Reynaldo Lopez left early with forearm tightness. Grant Holmes will start in Monday's game, with a strong performance expected after a solid record out of the bullpen. The Braves are currently ranked 20th in offense, second in defense, and have a 56-48 record for the season.
Milwaukee Brewers Analysis
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently leading the National League Central and are aiming to maintain their divisional lead. They recently avoided a sweep by the Marlins with a 6-2 victory on Sunday, putting them 6.0 games ahead of the second-place Cardinals. The Brewers have made a few small trades, bringing in pitchers Aaron Civale, Tyler Jay, and Nick Mears to bolster their rotation and bullpen. Despite these moves, their odds to win the World Series have not changed much. Colin Rea is set to start for the Brewers on Monday night, with a solid record of 9-3 and a 3.60 ERA. The Brewers have a power ranking of 14, ranking 9th in offense and 6th in defense, with an overall record of 103-59. In their last three matchups, the Atlanta Braves went 0-3 against the Brewers.