Braves-Brewers Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tommy Hanson in this game. Hanson has a 5-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.

Hanson‘s opponent in this one will be Yovani Gallardo. The Brewers ace righthander has a 3.28 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Braves had 17 hits and went on to defeat the Brewers 9-4 on Friday, as -125 favorites. The13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Martin Prado hit and three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the way. Javier Vazquez allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings in the win.

Ryan Braun belted a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were +105 underdogs. Carlos Villanueva gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.

Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta: 50-47 SU
Milwaukee: 48-48 SU

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Sunday, July 26