The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in a Wednesday showdown. This NL matchup will begin at 2:10 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Net Wisconsin will be airing the game.
Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers Odds
Each team is currently receiving identical odds (-105) if you’re wanting to play the moneyline and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 10 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total now sit at -115 for the over and -105 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds sitting at Braves -1.5 runs (+140) and Brewers +1.5 runs (-160).
The Brewers are 49-47 straight up (SU) and 41-54 against the spread (ATS). The team’s lost 8.8 units for moneyline bettors and 17.1 units ATS. Milwaukee has covered the spread only once in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The Braves have gone 58-38 SU this year and are 47-48 ATS. Overall, the club has gained 15.8 units for moneyline gamblers and 1.1 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven.
Milwaukee games have had an over/under record of 42-49-4 thus far in 2019. Braves games have gone over 49 times, gone under 40 times and pushed on six occasions.
The left-handed Dallas Keuchel is getting the nod for the visiting Braves. Keuchel is 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA and 17 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Brewers this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Brewers are countering with Chase Anderson (4-2, 4.27 ERA). Anderson has 72 strikeouts and 23 walks, along with a 1.26 WHIP. Anderson is 0-0 with three strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in one start against Atlanta this year.
Milwaukee’s pitchers have given up 5.0 runs per game overall this season as a unit. The team’s starters have a 4.68 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.57 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 10.0 K/9.
The Milwaukee offense has put up 4.8 runs per outing, including 4.4 per game over its last 10 games and 6.0 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .303/.377/.514 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Brewers’ offense has been led by outfielder Christian Yelich and second baseman Mike Moustakas. Yelich is hitting .332/.433/.711 with 33 home runs, 72 RBIs, 71 runs and 23 steals, while the line for Moustakas stands at .267/.335/.545 with 25 homers, 55 RBIs and 58 runs.
In the visiting dugout, Atlanta’s pitchers have allowed 4.8 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.42 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 7.96 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 3.95, along with a WHIP of 1.37.
The Braves offense has slashed .261/.337/.459 on its way to 5.3 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Atlanta’s offensive production has been powered by first baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.. Freeman is slashing .299/.385/.578 with 25 home runs, 74 RBIs and 72 runs scored, while Acuna Jr. is hitting .290/.372/.507 with 23 homers, 55 RBIs, 72 runs and 16 steals.
The Braves have gained 10.8 units and are 37-37 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 36 of those games, compared to 34 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Brewers have lost 3.7 units and are 11-17 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in nine of those games, compared to 17 that went under the total.
Braves vs. Brewers Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Brewers, ATS Winner – Brewers, O/U – UNDER
Betting Notes
- The under has cashed in five of Atlanta’s last seven games.
- The Braves have a team OPS of .796 this season and an OPS of .789 against right-handed pitchers. The Brewers’ OPS stands at .779 overall and .782 against righties.
- Milwaukee has recorded 22.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 28.4 over its last five.
- The Braves have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. The Brewers have hit 14 over their last 10.
