Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (67-59) and Philadelphia Phillies (74-52) square of in the series rubber match at Truist Park on Thursday, August 22, Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez to the mound. The game will begin at 7:08 p.m. ET.

The Braves (-110), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Phillies (-110) This game 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.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, the righty threw five innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Schwellenbach heads into this matchup with seven quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Schwellenbach will aim to pitch five or more innings for his 12th straight start. He’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing.
  • He has made one appearance this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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