The Atlanta Braves (57-49) and the Milwaukee Brewers (61-46) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from American Family Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Braves picked up a 5-1 victory Tuesday, cashing as -102 underdogs with the Under (8.5) connecting. Atlanta has won 5 of the past 6 head-to-head meetings since July 23, 2023, while the Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 in the series.
Atlanta has scored 25 runs in the past 5 Games, or 5.0 runs per Game (RPG). Braves pitching has allowed 6 or more runs in 5 of the past 10 outings, yielding 50 runs in the span (5.0 RPG) since July 20. Atlanta is 3-7 in the 10-Game stretch, too.
Milwaukee’s offense has been feast or famine lately, scoring 6 or more runs in 5 of the past 11 games, while managing 3 or fewer runs in the other 6 contests. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games, while the total has gone high at a 5-1-1 clip in the past 7 games at home.
Braves at Brewers projected starters
LHP Chris Sale vs. RHP Freddy Peralta
Sale (13-3, 2.68 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 through 117 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 7 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 9 K in 3-2 road loss in 10 innings vs. New York Mets Thursday
- 2024 road splits: 5-3, 2.66 ERA (61 IP, 18 ER), 0.97 WHIP, .194 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 17 BB, 82 K in 10 starts
- Career vs. Brewers: 1-0, 1.13 ERA (16 IP, 2 ER), 0.56 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 2 starts, last facing them in 2015 as member of Chicago White Sox
Peralta (6-6, 3.94 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 through 114 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER (5 R), 6 H (2 HR), 5 BB, 4 K in 6-2 home setback vs. Miami Marlins Friday
- 2024 home splits: 3-3, 4.55 ERA (55 1/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.21 WHIP, .246 OBA, 15 BB, 70 K in 10 starts
- Career vs. Braves (regular season): 3-2, 4.45 ERA (28 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 6 appearances (5 starts)
Who’s going yard? Here’s a breakdown of today’s best home run props with our top picks. Include the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE to score a $1,500 first-bet offer.
Braves at Brewers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -134 (bet $134 to win $100) | Brewers +114 (bet $100 to win $114)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+136) | Brewers +1.5 (-164)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Braves at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 4, Brewers 1
Moneyline
The BRAVES (-134) are a solid play behind the All-Star Sale in this series finale.
While the Brewers (+114) are in 1st place in the NL Central, and 1 of just 3 teams in the NL with 60+ wins, Milwaukee is a very ordinary 14-14 in 28 tries against left-handed starting pitchers.
Run line/Against the spread
If you’re a little less on the conservative side, instead of the moneyline, go with Braves -1.5 (+136) at plus-money.
Atlanta has 3 wins in the past 4 outings, and each of the victories have been by 4 or more runs. So, if you like the Braves, you should like them to cover the run line.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Over/Under
UNDER 7 (-110) is the play, as scoring should be at a premium with 2 solid pitchers on the hill.
The total has gone low at a 6-4 pace in the past 10 road games for the Braves, and the Under is 3-2 in the past 5 starts by the veteran Sale.
For the Brewers, while the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 Games, the Under is 4-3-1 across the previous 8 outings. The Milwaukee offense has managed 3 or fewer runs in 6 of the past 8 tries.
If you are looking to place a bet on this game, be sure to sign up for some sportsbook promos first and claim your welcome offers.
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Fantasy baseball help from BaseballHQ.com:
Subscribe now to dominate the competition.
