MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (27-37) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (35-31)

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The Atlanta Braves (27-37) travel to American Family Field to face the Milwaukee Brewers (35-31) in a crucial MLB regular-season matchup on Monday, June 9, 2025. The Braves are looking to snap their five-game losing streak, while the Brewers aim to bounce back after a recent loss.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers
  • Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
  • Time: 7:40 PM ET
  • Venue: American Family Field (Milwaukee, WI)
  • Broadcast: Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Wisconsin
  • Radio: 680 The Fan (Atlanta), WTMJ 620 AM (Milwaukee)

Team Breakdown & Key Players

Atlanta Braves (27-37)

  • Last Game: The Braves suffered a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants, extending their losing streak.
  • Key Players:
    • Matt Olson – Leads the team with 13 home runs and 37 RBIs, providing power in the lineup.
    • Marcell Ozuna – Batting .257, with 10 home runs and 50 walks, contributing to Atlanta’s offensive depth.
    • Chris Sale – Starting pitcher with a 3-4 record, 2.93 ERA, and 96 strikeouts, looking to continue his strong form.
  • Strengths: Power hitting, strong strikeout potential from Sale.
  • Weaknesses: Struggles in close games, inconsistent bullpen.

Milwaukee Brewers (35-31)

  • Last Game: The Brewers fell 9-1 to the Cincinnati Reds, snapping their winning streak.
  • Key Players:
    • Christian Yelich – Batting .275, with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs, leading Milwaukee’s offense.
    • William Contreras – Provides consistency at the plate, batting .289 with 10 home runs.
    • Aaron Civale – Starting pitcher with a 1-1 record, looking to improve his command against Atlanta.
  • Strengths: Strong home record (19-12), solid bullpen depth.
  • Weaknesses: Struggles against power-hitting teams, inconsistent starting pitching.

Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights

  • Head-to-Head: The Braves have won 48.9% of their games as favorites this season, while the Brewers have won 37.5% of their games as underdogs.
  • Game Strategy:
    • Atlanta: Needs Sale to deliver a dominant outing and capitalize on Milwaukee’s pitching inconsistencies.
    • Milwaukee: Must control the pace and rely on Yelich and Contreras to generate runs.

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 174

Milwaukee Brewers       7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 8, 2025