Brewers vs Braves Odds, Picks and Predictions

Brewers vs Braves MLB Preview & Pick

The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, looking to extend their lead in the NL Central. The Braves are clinging to a wild card spot right now, but aren’t completely out of the division race with the Phillies hitting a slump.

Atlanta is a solid home team on the season. The Brewers Braves betting analysis shows Colin Rea and Bryce Elder as the starters. The Braves are -140 and the total is 9-under (-120).

Chris Sale was penciled in as Atlanta’s starter Monday morning, but the Braves announced Elder as pitching on Monday afternoon. Sale will pitch Tuesday’s game, take advantage of your wagers with our Brewers vs Braves betting analysis.
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The BetOnline MLB odds on this game are likely to drop before game time. Rea has too good of a number to go off as such a large underdog. The value is on the Brewers, so take Milwaukee +125 in this one.

Brewers vs Braves Odds

RL:ML:Total:

+1.5-185+116O:8.5-125

-1.5+165-126U:8.5-105

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RL:ML:Total:

+1.5-180+115O:8.5-125

-1.5+160-125U:8.5-105

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RL:ML:Total:

+1.5-190+109O:8.5-103

-1.5+155-128U:8.5-119

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+1.5-188+117O:8.5-102

-1.5+152-129U:8.5-118

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Brewers vs Braves Betting Preview

Colin Rea vs Bryce Elder

Rea is having a solid MLB season for Milwaukee, going 9-3 with a 3.59 ERA. Milwaukee is 13-5 when Rea takes the mound and 5-3 when he starts on the road. The Brewers haven’t always given him a lot of runs away from home and are scoring 3.6 runs when he pitches. Milwaukee is 4-4 in totals when Rea starts on the road.

The Brewers Braves betting analysis shows Elder is just 2-4 with a 5.67 ERA. Atlanta is 4-5 when Elder takes the mound and 2-2 when he starts at home. Atlanta is 3-5-1 in totals when Elder starts and 2-2 when he pitches at home.

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Milwaukee Brewers: Pitching Staff Delivers

Milwaukee is a good enough offensive team, scoring 4.7 runs per game, but the biggest key to their success has been a solid pitching staff. The Brewers are No. 8 in team ERA and get good contributions from their starters and relief pitchers. Milwaukee pitchers have converted 35 of 49 save opportunities and are No. 3 in bullpen ERA.

Key Injuries

Bryan Hudson was sent to AAA Nashville to begin a rehab assignment. He pitched in 35 games and had a 1.60 ERA for the Brewers. Christian Yelich is still hoping to avoid back surgery. He said surgery is a possibility, but he’s hoping to avoid it, as it would end his season.

Betting Trends

• Milwaukee is 12-7 after losing its two previous MLB matchups and 7-4 on the road after two straight losses.
• The Brewers are 4-2 when they start Rea after a loss and 9-4 when they score at least four runs with Rea pitching.

Atlanta Braves: Team Displaying Some Power at Plate

Atlanta Braves doesn’t hit for average, with the Braves ranking No. 20 in team batting average, but they are tied for No. 7 in home runs with 138. Still, Atlanta’s offense is a big reason why the Braves are fighting for their playoff lives.

The Braves score just 4.2 runs per game, which is a little below average. With a pitching staff ranked No. 1 in team ERA, the Braves would have a few more wins if the offense held up its end of the bargain.

Key Injuries

Some of the news is good for Atlanta on the injury front. Max Fried returned to the rotation on Sunday, although he struggled a bit. Reynaldo Lopez was placed on the 15-day injured list. He was one of the Braves’ most consistent pitchers this season with a 2.06 ERA.

Betting Trends

• The Braves are 14-10 at home after a loss.
• Atlanta is just 11-10 after two consecutive losses, but 6-14-1 in totals in those games.
• The Braves are just 12-29 against the runline and 13-24-4 in totals when the total is 9.0 or higher.

Value is on the Brewers

Take the Brewers +125 Tuesday night. Elder pitched well in his return from the injury list and is a better pitcher than he’s shown this season. The Brewers vs Braves betting analysis shows Rea is having a strong season all the way around. His numbers are a little better at home, but Milwaukee also wins with him on the road. Milwaukee should be one of your MLB picks today.

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