MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (67-44) vs. Atlanta Braves (47-63)

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The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Truist Park to face the Atlanta Braves on Monday, kicking off a three-game series. With Milwaukee owning the best record in MLB and Atlanta battling injuries and inconsistency, this Brewers vs Braves MLB matchup offers a compelling contrast in momentum and depth.

Game Overview

CategoryMilwaukee BrewersAtlanta Braves
Record67–44 (1st in NL Central)47–63 (4th in NL East)
Road/Home Split31–24 (Road)26–26 (Home)
Betting OddsBrewers -144Braves +121
Over/Under8.5 runs

Milwaukee enters the game riding a 6–1 stretch, while Atlanta is coming off a rare series win but remains 15.5 games out of first place.

Pitching Matchup

  • Brewers Starter: Quinn Priester
    • Record: 10–2
    • ERA: 3.27
    • WHIP: 1.23
    • Strikeouts: 89
    • Last Start vs ATL: 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 Ks (June 10)
  • Braves Starter: Erick Fedde
  • Record: 3–11
  • ERA: 5.33
  • WHIP: 1.50
  • Strikeouts: 66
  • Career vs MIL: 2–4, 5.77 ERA

Priester has emerged as Milwaukee’s ace, while Fedde continues to struggle, especially against left-handed hitters.

Key Players to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Christian Yelich: .368 AVG over last 5 games, 21 HR, 73 RBI – Top 15 in MLB for RBI
  • Brice Turang: .276 AVG, 20 doubles, 8 HR – 2 HR, 6 RBI in last 5 games
  • Andrew Vaughn: .400 AVG over last 10 games, 4 HR – Red-hot bat in the middle of the lineup

Atlanta Braves

  • Matt Olson: .260 AVG, 18 HR, 68 RBI – Team leader in power and run production
  • Michael Harris II: 19-for-41 (.463) over last 10 games – 3 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HR
  • Eli White: 2 HR, 4 RBI in last game – Filling in for injured Acuña Jr.

Recent Form & Trends

TeamLast 10 GamesBatting AvgERARun Differential
Brewers7–3.3344.20+29
Braves3–7.2366.31–18

Milwaukee’s offense is clicking, while Atlanta’s pitching staff remains depleted and vulnerable.

Milwaukee has won 73.3% of games when favored by -140 or more this season. Atlanta, meanwhile, is just 1–9 when listed as a +118 underdog or worse.

How to Watch

  • TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports South
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, Fubo, FOX Sports App

Final Thoughts

This Brewers vs Braves MLB game is a matchup of depth vs desperation. With Quinn Priester’s consistency, Christian Yelich’s power, and a red-hot offense, Milwaukee is poised to extend its lead in the NL Central. Atlanta’s injury-riddled roster will need a breakout performance to keep pace.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       150

Atlanta Braves                  8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 3, 2025