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

Published 5:33 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’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves, at -175, are the favorites in this contest, while the Blue Jays are underdogs at +145. The total for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are +100, while the odds are -130 to go 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

  • Spencer Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 17th of the season. He is 5-6 with a 3.69 ERA and 104 strikeouts through 92 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Sunday, the righty threw 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to record his ninth quality start of the year in this game.
  • Schwellenbach is looking to collect his 15th start of five or more innings this season in this game.
  • He has had two 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 fifth in MLB action with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .410 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 601 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.55 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.213).

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