In this article we will formulate a Brewers vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 22nd at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers are 80-49 this year after they won game one by a score of 2-1 on Friday. Milwaukee scored both of their runs in the third inning and they hung on for the win. The Brewers recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Contreras, who went 4-4 with one RBI. Misiorowski allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Megill picked up the save. Prior to this series, Milwaukee won two out of three against the Mariners and three out of four against the Dodgers.
This season, Milwaukee has a 3.44 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .219 opponent batting average, while they have scored 644 runs with a .253 batting average and a .337 on base percentage. Jake Bauers has led the Brewers with 22 home runs and 72 RBIs, while Brice Turang has added 16 home runs and 75 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Logan Henderson, who is 7-2 with a 2.70 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP over 63.1 innings pitched this year.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 75-54 this season after they lost game one by a score of 1-2 yesterday. Atlanta cut the deficit to 2-1 in the eighth inning, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Braves recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Harris II, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Sale allowed eight hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Suter threw an inning in relief. Prior to this series, Atlanta won a makeup game with the White Sox, but lost all three against the Twins before that.
This season, Atlanta has a 3.63 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while they have scored 609 runs with a .246 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 36 home runs and 77 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 21 home runs and 63 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Bryce Elder, who is 8-7 with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 137.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win
- The Brewers have won seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have lost four of their last five games.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in five of their last six day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine Saturday road games against NL Central opponents.
- The Brewers have won the first inning in four of their last five day games at American Family Field.
- The Brewers have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven day games.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last seven games against the Brewers following a road loss.
- The Brewers have lost three of their last four day games against the Braves at American Family Field following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last 11 road games against the Brewers following a loss.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games against the Braves at American Family Field following a win.
- The Brewers have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Saturday day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Braves’ last 11 games as underdogs against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Brewers’ last nine games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last 10 day games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of Logan Henderson’s last seven appearances as a starter.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- Jackson Chourio has hit a home run in four of the Brewers’ last 10 home games.
- Logan Henderson has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Brewers as favorites.
- William Contreras has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in day games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- Logan Henderson has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit at least one home run in three of his last four road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Mike Yastrzemski has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against NL Central opponents.
Brewers vs Braves Prediction
Milwaukee was able to start this series with a win on Friday and they have won four of their last five games. The Brewers are 44-23 at home this year, while the Braves are 33-31 on the road. Atlanta has dropped four of their last five games and their offense continues to be very low scoring in recent series. The Braves are starting Elder, who has allowed one earned run in four of his last five starts, while Henderson has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. This should be another low scoring game, but I like the Brewers -1.5 here.