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

Published 1:24 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 sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Blue Jays (+225) This matchup 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.
  • His last appearance was on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, when the left-hander tossed seven scoreless innings while allowing six hits.
  • Sale is looking for his sixth quality start in a row.
  • Sale is seeking his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • 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, slugging .410.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 18th in runs scored with 606 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.56 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.218).

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