Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 16

Published 8:24 am Friday, August 16, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (64-57) and Los Angeles Angels (52-69) match up at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday, August 16, Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while the Angels will send Jose Soriano to the hill. The game will begin at 9:38 p.m. ET.

The Braves (-150), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest versus the Angels (+125) The total for this contest is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

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Braves vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
  • Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 13th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 3.95 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Sunday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to extend a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Schwellenbach will look to pitch five or more innings for his 11th straight start. He’s averaging 5.9 innings per outing.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 159 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .413 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the league (.240).
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (521 total).
  • The Braves are 23rd in baseball with a .305 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 mark in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the sixth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.76).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.5 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • The Braves have the 12th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.240).

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