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

Published 1:24 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 knock in his 100th run of the season.

At -275, the Braves are the 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) takes the mound for the Braves in his 27th start of the season. He’s put together a 2.46 ERA in 160 2/3 innings pitched, with 206 strikeouts.
  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he went seven scoreless innings while allowing six hits.
  • Sale is trying to extend a fifth-game quality start streak in this game.
  • Sale will aim to pitch five or more innings for his sixth straight start. He’s averaging 6.2 frames per outing.
  • In five of his 26 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB play with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (606 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 19th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.56 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.218).

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