On Friday, August 16 at 9:38 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Braves (64-57) visit the Los Angeles Angels (52-69) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in the series opener. Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while Jose Soriano will take the hill for the Angels.

The Braves (-150), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Angels (+125) The over/under for this game is 8.5. The odds to eclipse 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 (4-5) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 13th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.95 ERA in 70 2/3 innings pitched, with 77 strikeouts.
• In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander went 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 outing.
• Schwellenbach is looking for his 11th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the mound.
• He has made one appearance this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Braves rank fourth in baseball with 159 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
• Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .413 slugging percentage.
• The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
• Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 521 (4.3 per game).
• The Braves’ .305 on-base percentage is 23rd in baseball.
• The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 25th in baseball.
• Atlanta’s 3.76 team ERA ranks sixth among all MLB pitching staffs.
• The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.5 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
• The Braves have the 12th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.240).

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