Braves vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for Sept. 7

Published 4:32 am Saturday, September 7, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (77-64) match up with the Toronto Blue Jays (67-75) at Truist Park on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-175) as moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays (+145). This contest’s over/under has been set at 8.5. You can get +100 odds on the over and -130 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, September 7, 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 -175
  • Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays +145
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -130)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Spencer Schwellenbach (5-6) to make his 17th start of the season. He is 5-6 with a 3.69 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 92 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Schwellenbach has eight quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to collect his 15th start of five or more innings this season in this game.
  • In two of his 16 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in baseball with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (601 total runs).
  • The Braves are 20th in baseball with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 24 average in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.55 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.213).

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