Braves vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 6

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Bryce Elder will toe the rubber for the Atlanta Braves (60-51) on Tuesday, August 6 against the Milwaukee Brewers (62-49), who will answer with Colin Rea. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.

The Braves (-140), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Brewers (+120) This game’s total has been listed at 9. You can get +100 odds on the over and -120 odds on the under.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Brewers Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: TBS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Brewers +120
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Elder (2-4) out for his 10th start of the season. He is 2-4 with a 5.67 ERA and 40 strikeouts through 46 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, the right-hander threw 6 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Elder is trying to collect his fourth quality start of the season in this outing.
  • Elder is seeking his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 138 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .406 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 19th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the No. 23 offense in baseball, scoring 4.2 runs per game (467 total runs).
  • The Braves are 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.49 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.3 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in baseball (1.196).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.