Braves vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for Sept. 6

Published 4:31 am Friday, September 6, 2024

Atlanta Braves (76-64) will take on the Toronto Blue Jays (67-74) at Truist Park on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-185) as moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays (+150). This contest has an over/under of 8 runs (over -110; under -110).

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Braves vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 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 -185
  • Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays +150
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Max Fried makes the start for the Braves, his 25th of the season. He is 8-8 with a 3.52 ERA and 130 strikeouts through 140 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the left-hander went seven innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Fried is trying to pick up his 13th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Fried is seeking his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .411 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves are 16th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (598 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage is 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.57 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in the majors (1.216).

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