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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Defeat Atlanta Braves in Matchup Featuring Young Starting Pitchers

In an upcoming matchup, the Atlanta Braves will be sending Bryce Elder (RHP) with a 1-4 record and a 6.35 ERA to the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers, who are expected to start Joe Ross (RHP) with a 2-4 record and a 4.50 ERA. The Braves currently sit in second place in the NL East with a 56-48 record, while the Brewers lead the NL Central with a 60-45 record. Elder is coming off a tough loss in his last outing, while Ross has not pitched in the majors since May. The Brewers are the betting favorites in this matchup, opening at -125 with no line movement.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +105 | Brewers -125
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-185) | Brewers -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 56%.

Atlanta vs Milwaukee Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have been performing decently at the plate, ranking 16th in Major League Baseball with a .707 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.23 runs per game. They have shown strength in hitting home runs, ranking eighth in the sport with 128 total home runs. First baseman Matt Olson has room for improvement with a .699 OPS and 15 home runs. Pitcher Bryce Elder has struggled on the mound this year, ranking low in various pitching statistics. The team has several key players listed on the injury report, including second baseman Whit Merrifield and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Overall, Atlanta is ranked 20th in offense, #2 in defense, and currently has a record of 56-49 this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers have been performing averagely offensively this season, ranking 11th in the big leagues with a .733 team OPS and averaging 4.77 runs per game. Their lineup has shown patience at the plate with the third-highest total walks in baseball. Catcher William Contreras has been a standout performer with a .788 OPS, 11 home runs, 57 RBI, 66 runs scored, and five steals. On the other hand, pitcher Joe Ross has struggled this season, ranking poorly in several key pitching metrics. The Brewers have a number of key players out due to injuries, including Christian Yelich and Brandon Woodruff. Overall, the Brewers have a power ranking of 12 and are ranked 9th for offense, 6th for defense, and have an overall record of 61-45. The Atlanta Braves have recently gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against the Brewers, making their upcoming game an interesting test.

Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Over Atlanta Braves Due to Strong Offense

Both teams have starting pitchers with limited MLB experience this season, making that aspect of the game evenly matched. Following the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Brewers have shown stronger offensive performance, averaging 4.44 runs in nine games compared to the Atlanta Braves' 3.7 runs in 10 games. A key indicator of offensive prowess is the team's ability to get on base, with the Braves ranking 25th in MLB with a .302 team OBP, while the Brewers rank third with a .331 team OBP. Based on recent performance and offensive stats, the Milwaukee Brewers are favored to secure a victory in this matchup.

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