Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Braves and Brewers are set to face off in the series finale on Wednesday afternoon, with Chris Sale and Freddy Peralta taking the mound for Atlanta and Milwaukee,
Game outlook
The Braves and Brewers are set to face off in the series finale on Wednesday afternoon, with Chris Sale and Freddy Peralta taking the mound for Atlanta and Milwaukee, respectively. Sale has an impressive 13-3 record with a 2.68 ERA, while Peralta holds a 6-6 record with a 3.94 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 2:10 EST at American Family Field. Atlanta is the current favorite in the betting line, opening at -125 and currently sitting at -117.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -117 | Brewers +104
Spread: Braves -1.5 (+150) | Brewers +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 7.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 54%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have struggled in the second half of the season, going 3-7 since the All-Star break. The team's offense has struggled, averaging 3.7 runs per game and hitting just .223 in the month of July, the worst mark in the National League. Marcell Ozuna has been a bright spot, hitting his 31st home run of the season on Monday. The pitching staff has also hit some snags, allowing 5.1 runs per game in their first 10 games after the break. Despite this, the bullpen has the best ERA in the NL. Trade deadline notes include the acquisition of Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson. Injuries have affected the team, with Whit Merrifield missing four games with a finger injury. The Braves are currently ranked 20th in offense, 2nd in defense, with a 94-68 record.