- The Atlanta Braves are 3-1 after being shutout this season, outscoring opponents 23-9 in those games.
- Atlanta has -140 odds to take the rubber match against the Boston Red Sox after being shut out on Wednesday 8-0.
- The Braves have won seven of Chris Sale’s 10 starts this season, who boasts the fifth-best ERA (1.89) in Major League Baseball this season.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves are due for a bounce back win (-140) after being shut out 8-0 by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Atlanta is 3-1 this season after being shutout and 14-4 overall after a loss, covering the 1.5-runline at legal MLB betting sites in 10 of 18 bounce back opportunities.
Braves vs Red Sox Betting Lines
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | -1.5 (+130) | -140 | O7.0 (+100) |
| Boston Red Sox | +1.5 (-150) | +117 | U7.0 (-120) |
Atlanta’s offense averages 10.5 hits per game after a shutout loss compared to an average of just four hits in those losses. The lineup always bounces back after a rough day and is the key to Atlanta’s league-leading 37 wins this season.
| Shutout | Braves’ Hits | Next Game Outcome | Braves’ Hits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-6 vs Cleveland Guardians | 5 Hits | Won 13-1 vs Cleveland Guardians | 19 Hits |
| 0-2 vs Chicago Cubs | 5 Hits | Won 3-2 vs Boston Red Sox | 7 Hits |
| 0-12 vs Miami Marlins | 4 Hits | Won 8-4 vs Miami Marlins | 10 Hits |
| 0-2 vs Washington Nationals | 1 Hit | Lost 1-2 vs Washington Nationals | 6 Hits |
| 0-8 vs Boston Red Sox | 5 Hits | ? | ? |
Chris Sale On The Bump Makes It Even Sweeter
Chris Sale getting the start on Thursday makes this legal sports betting wager even more comfortable at -140 odds. Sale is 7-3 this season with a 1.89 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP.
There are +120 odds for Sale to record a win, which offers more value than the -140 moneyline odds for Braves bettors since Sale has yet to post a no decision. He’s also gone over the 100-pitch mark in five of his last six starts, signaling that he will put himself in position for the win if the lineup continues their bounce back tendencies.
Chris Sale Strikeouts Prop vs Red Sox
- Over 7.5 Strikeouts -135
- Under 7.5 Strikeouts +105
Pitching deep in games has helped Sale clear Thursday night’s 7.5-strikeout projection in back-to-back starts and four of his last five outings. The -135 Georgia sports betting odds are solid considering Sale’s current form and Boston’s 8.28 strikeouts per game, which is about league average.
