Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 5:25 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

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

At -110, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Phillies (-110). This contest carries an over/under of 8 runs (over -120; under +100).

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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 with a 4.04 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 75 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 14th of the season.
  • In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, the right-hander went five innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to record his eighth quality start of the season.
  • Schwellenbach is aiming for his 12th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in MLB play with 165 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball with a .413 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (542 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.69 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • The Braves have the eighth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.226).

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