Two MLB division leaders are set to collide as the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves (62-33) open up a three-game series with the NL Central's Milwaukee Brewers (54-43) on Friday.
- Braves vs Brewer s Game Info
- Braves vs Brewers Odds & Spread
- Braves vs Brewers Betting Trends
- Braves vs Brewers Prediction & Pick
- Braves vs Brewers Best Bet
Braves vs Brewers Game Info
- Date:'Friday, July 21, 2023
- Time:'8:10 p.m. ET
- Venue:'American Family Field — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- < strong>Coverage:'ESPN+
The Braves snapped a four-game losing streak with Thursday's 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighted by Matt Olson and Austin Riley combining for four hits, three home runs, and six RBIs. On the other side, the Brewers are coming off a 4-0 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies that saw Milwaukee win for the eighth time in the last 10 games.
Braves vs Brewers Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'ATL: (-122) | MIL: (+104)
- Spread:'ATL: -1.5 (+136) | MIL: +1.5 (-164)
- Total:'9 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Braves enter this contest as road favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 9 runs with both sides being available at -110 odds.
Braves vs Brewers Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 10-3 straight up (SU) in its last 13 road games.
- Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games against the NL East.
- The total has hit the Over in each of Atlanta's last six games against the NL Central.
- The total has hit the Over in five of Milwaukee's last seven home games.
Braves vs Brewers Prediction & Pick
The Braves' shot at success hinges on what version of Michael Soroka shows up today. The Canadian starting pitcher has been up and down this season. On one hand, Soroka is 1-0 with a. 3.29 ERA in his last three games (two starts). On the other, he's winless with a 5.65 ERA in three road appearances this year.
Meanwhile, Freddy Peralta has improved with each passing month. The 27-year-old veteran SP has pitched to a 3.58 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 27 2/3 innings in his last five starts. He was excellent against the Cincinnati Reds in his latest appearance (July 15), striking out six batters with one hit allowed over six scoreless innings.
The Braves are a great time, but I'm riding the Brewers' momentum wave this time around. Milwaukee has done a great job at silencing its opponent's bats, holding them to an average of 1.4 runs over the last seven games. Although Atlanta has great firepower, its 7.40 team ERA over the last five games is the MLB's third-worst mark in that span.
Showing no signs of slowing down, look for the Brewers to take advantage of a vulnerable Braves squad.
Fin al Score Prediction:'Brewers: 5 | Braves: 3
Braves vs Brewers Best Bet
I like the Over on the Brewers' 4-run total for tonight's best bet. For starters, the Braves have surrendered five or more runs in each of their last five games, as well as in three of Soroka's previous five appearances. Additionally, the Brewers have made good on this prop in five of their last seven home games.
It doesn't seem to matter who is on the mound for the Braves lately – their opponents just keep scoring. Expect that to be the same case for the Brewers tonight.