Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 4:25 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (67-59) and Philadelphia Phillies (74-52) face off at Truist Park on Thursday, August 22, Spencer Schwellenbach will get the nod for the Braves, while the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez to the hill. The game will start at 7:08 p.m. ET.

The Braves, at -110, are the favorites in this game, while the Phillies are underdogs at -110. The over/under for this contest is 8. The odds to exceed the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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Braves vs. Phillies Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:08 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Phillies -110
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach (4-6) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 14th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.04 ERA in 75 2/3 innings pitched, with 85 strikeouts.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday, the righty went five innings against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Schwellenbach has registered seven quality starts this year.
  • Schwellenbach is looking for his 12th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • In one of his 13 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB play with 165 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .413 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 542 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 20th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 24 mark in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.69 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 8-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.226).

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