Braves vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for Sept. 8

Published 12:24 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (77-65) go head to head against the Toronto Blue Jays (68-75) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:35 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-275), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Blue Jays (+225) The over/under for this contest has been listed at 7.5.

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Braves vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -275
  • Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays +225
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale (16-3 with a 2.46 ERA and 206 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Tuesday, the left-hander tossed seven scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies while surrendering six hits.
  • Sale is trying to prolong a fifth-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Sale will look to last five or more innings for his sixth straight start. He’s averaging 6.2 innings per outing.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth-best in baseball with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (606 total).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.56 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in the majors (1.218).

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