Joel De La Cruz, Chase Anderson Take Mound in Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers Tilt

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to be nasty hosts on Wednesday when the Atlanta Braves pay a visit to Miller Park.

Atlanta puts its faith in starter Joel De La Cruz to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-4. Getting the ball for the Milwaukee Brewers is Chase Anderson, who owns a 6-10 record on the season with a 5.01 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Milwaukee Brewers as -147 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-3.8 win for the Braves. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Milwaukee Brewers sport a record of 49-62 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 43-70 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Atlanta injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Milwaukee Brewers rated this week at No. 11 and the Atlanta Braves sitting at No. 22.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Milwaukee Brewers No. 23-rated offense, averaging 4.05 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 20 at 4.62 in runs allowed per game. The Milwaukee Brewers have averaged 8.11 hits per game so far, less than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (8.33 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Milwaukee has the No. 23-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 20 mark in runs allowed.