Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 5:25 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

In the series rubber match on Thursday, August 22, Spencer Schwellenbach will take the hill for the Atlanta Braves (67-59) as they square off against the Philadelphia Phillies (74-52), who will answer with Cristopher Sanchez. 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 against the Braves, who are listed at -110. This contest has a total of 8 runs (over -120; under +100).

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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: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves, his 14th of the season. He is 4-6 with a 4.04 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 75 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last pitched on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he threw five innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • Schwellenbach enters the outing with seven quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his 12th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 13 outings this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB action with 165 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .413 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 542 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.69).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in baseball (1.226).

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