Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 16

Published 8:24 am Friday, August 16, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (64-57) and Los Angeles Angels (52-69) face off at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday, August 16, Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while the Angels will send Jose Soriano to the mound. The game will start at 9:38 p.m. ET.

At -150, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Angels (+125). This game’s total is 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
  • Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves, his 13th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 3.95 ERA and 77 strikeouts through 70 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out was on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when the right-hander went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to earn his fourth straight quality start in this outing.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his 11th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had one appearance this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth-best in MLB play with 159 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .413 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ .240 batting average ranks 18th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (521 total runs).
  • The Braves are 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .305.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.76 team ERA ranks sixth across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves average MLB’s 12th-ranked WHIP (1.240).

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