Scheduled for September 8, 2024, at 1:35 PM, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to battle the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The forecast predicts broken clouds for the day of the game.

Yariel Rodríguez will be the starting pitcher for Toronto, bringing an ERA of 4.610 into the game, while Chris Sale, with an impressive 2.465 ERA, will take the mound for Atlanta. In the AL East, Toronto currently stands 12th with a 68-75 record, reflecting a .480 winning percentage. They are fifth in their division with 20 divisional wins against 26 losses. The Blue Jays have won 3 of their last 10 games and are riding a single win streak. Their home and away records are nearly balanced at 34-35 and 34-40, respectively, with their day game wins totaling 31 against 37 during the night. Toronto has scored 608 runs and allowed 661.

On the other spectrum, Atlanta ranks seventh in the NL East with a 77-65 record, equating to a .540 winning percentage. They hold a third-place divisional standing with 23 wins and 21 losses. The Braves have won 5 out of their last 10 games but currently face a single loss streak. They boast stronger home performance at 39-30 and an almost equivalent away score of 38-35. They’ve claimed success more frequently in night games with 52 wins against just 25 during the day. Overall, Atlanta has scored 606 runs while conceding 543.

Considering the betting odds for this game, the point spread is set at -1.5, with the over/under at 7.5. The odds favor the home team, Atlanta Braves, heavily with a money line of -272, suggesting strong confidence in their victory over the Blue Jays, who hold an underdog money line of +223. These numbers demonstrate a clear anticipation from the odds-makers regarding the outcome, leaning significantly towards an Atlanta win.