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

Published 12:25 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

Atlanta Braves (77-65) will square off against the Toronto Blue Jays (68-75) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:35 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the year.

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-275) as moneyline favorites against the Blue Jays (+225). This contest carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he threw seven scoreless innings while giving up six hits.
  • Sale is looking to build on a fifth-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Sale will look to prolong a six-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.2 frames per appearance).
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth in baseball with 181 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .410.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action, 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.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in the majors (1.218).

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