Braves vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for Sept. 8
Published 1:25 am Sunday, September 8, 2024
When the Atlanta Braves (77-65) square off against the Toronto Blue Jays (68-75) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:35 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).
At -275, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game against the Blue Jays (+225). Bookmakers have set the total for this matchup at 7.5 runs.
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
Braves vs. Blue Jays Game Info
- Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
- TV Channel: BSSE
- 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 -275
- Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays +225
- Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher
- Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season. He is 16-3 with a 2.46 ERA and 206 strikeouts through 160 2/3 innings pitched.
- The left-hander’s most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he threw seven scoreless innings while allowing six hits.
- Sale is aiming for his sixth straight quality start.
- Sale will aim to go five or more innings for his sixth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.2 frames per outing.
- He has made five appearances this season in which he did not surrender 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 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in baseball with 181 total home runs.
- Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
- The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
- Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (606 total).
- The Braves are 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
- The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 24 average in MLB.
- Atlanta has a 3.56 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in MLB (1.218).
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.