Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 5:24 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

In the series rubber match on Thursday, August 22, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (67-59) match up with Alec Bohm and the Philadelphia Phillies (74-52). The first pitch will be thrown at 7:08 p.m. ET at Truist Park.

At -110, the Phillies are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Braves, who are listed at -110. The over/under for this matchup is 8. The odds to exceed the over are -110, while the odds are -110 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: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer 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 last appearance on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, the right-hander tossed five innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Schwellenbach has seven quality starts this season.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his 12th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • 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-best in baseball with 165 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .413 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (542 total).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 24 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.69 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in baseball (1.226).

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