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Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers August 5th 2025
The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Brewers have a strong record of 68-44 and lead the NL Central. They come into this game on a four-game winning streak and have won seven of their last ten games.
The Braves, with a record of 47-64, rank fourth in the NL East. They have struggled recently, losing seven of their last ten games. The game will be played outdoors, and the weather forecast includes moderate rain and a light breeze. Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers, while Joey Wentz will take the mound for the Braves.
Brewers vs Braves Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves
- Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
- Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -146, Braves Moneyline +124, Brewers Runline -1.5 (+113), Braves Runline +1.5 (-134), Total Over 8.0 (-106), Total Under 8.0 (-114)
The Brewers Can Win If…
The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a 3-1 win against the Atlanta Braves. Quinn Priester pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two hits and one run. Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer, which was the difference in the game.
The Brewers have been on a roll with a four-game winning streak. They have a team batting average of .256, which ranks third in the league. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 3.63, ranking fourth, and they hold opponents to a .230 batting average.
Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers, bringing a 3.08 ERA and a 12-5 record. The Brewers’ lineup features Christian Yelich, who has 21 home runs and 73 RBIs. With a balanced attack and strong pitching, the Brewers have a good chance to extend their winning streak.
The Braves Can Win If…
The Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. In that game, Jurickson Profar hit a home run, providing the Braves with their only run. Erick Fedde pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on three hits.
Despite the recent loss, the Braves have shown they can score runs. They have hit 120 home runs this season, ranking 14th in the league. Their ability to draw walks is also strong, ranking 3rd with 397 walks, which gives them more chances to score.
Key players like Matt Olson and Austin Riley are crucial for the Braves’ success. Olson leads the team with 18 home runs, while Riley has 16 home runs. With Joey Wentz on the mound, the Braves will aim to keep the Brewers’ bats quiet and secure a win.
The Lean
The Brewers are favored with a moneyline of -146 against the Braves at +124. The Brewers have a strong batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 3rd and 4th respectively. Their pitching is also solid with a 4th ranked ERA. My model projects the Brewers to win with a score of 5-3.
The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Brewers’ pitching staff has a low ERA, while the Braves have a higher ERA at 4.20, ranked 20th. Given the pitching and hitting stats, the game is likely to stay under 8.0. My model projects a total score of 8, recommending the under at 8.0 (-114).
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Best in Baseball: Surging Brewers Look to Clinch Series Against Battered Braves
It is a matchup that starkly illustrates the two opposite poles of a Major League Baseball season. On one side, you have the Milwaukee Brewers, a confident, deep, and talented club that currently owns the best record in all of baseball. On the other, you have the host Atlanta Braves, a proud franchise that has been so thoroughly decimated by injuries that their season has devolved into a day-to-day struggle for survival. As these two teams meet for the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night, it is a classic tale of the league’s top dog against a massive underdog.
The Milwaukee Machine Rolls On
The Brewers are not just winning; they are playing a brand of baseball that is both dominant and sustainable. At 68-44, they are a season-best 24 games over .500 and have a comfortable lead in the National League Central. They have been particularly hot since the All-Star break, winning 12 of their 16 games, a run that has solidified their status as a true World Series contender. Their success has been built on a deep and versatile lineup that produces by committee. They don’t rely on one or two superstars; instead, they get contributions from up and down the roster, a testament to their excellent player development and organizational philosophy.
The statistical comparison between these two clubs shows a massive gulf in performance this season. You can review the full box score from their last matchup in our MLB game results.
| Team | Record | Division Standing | Runs Per Game | Team ERA |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 68-44 | 1st in NL Central | 5.0 | 3.82 |
| Atlanta Braves | 47-65 | 4th in NL East | 4.2 | 4.35 |
A Rookie’s Rise: The Isaac Collins Story
A perfect example of the Brewers’ “production by committee” approach is the emergence of 28-year-old rookie Isaac Collins. Collins has been a revelation in the second half, and his three-run homer in Monday’s 3-1 victory was another clutch performance. Since the break, he has reached safely in 13 of 15 games, pushing his season batting average to .281 and his OPS to an impressive .801. His performance has been so strong that he is now in the conversation for the NL Rookie of the Year Award.
Despite the growing hype, Collins is staying grounded. “I mean, it’s hard not to acknowledge and think about that stuff, but we’ve still got two months of baseball left,” he said. “I just try to take things one day at a time… It’s not why I play — it’s just a byproduct of executing. Staying process-oriented and not getting so caught up in the results, when you do that, the results show up.”
Survival Mode in Atlanta
While the Brewers are talking about awards, the Braves are just trying to get through the day. Their season has been completely derailed by an almost unbelievable string of injuries, particularly to their starting rotation. Every single one of their five opening-day starters is currently on the 60-day injured list. The challenge of patching together a pitching staff on a daily basis is immense, a topic often explored in our expert betting guide.
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“It’s going to be challenging the rest of the year, until we hopefully get a guy back from that group,” a weary manager Brian Snitker said. “We knew as soon as the last guy went down, it’s going to be challenging. Hopefully, these guys can hold up and give us a chance to win some games.”
The Pitching Matchup: A Deeper Look
Tuesday’s game features a pitching matchup that perfectly reflects the state of these two franchises. The Brewers will send their established ace, Freddy Peralta (12-5, 3.08 ERA), to the mound. Peralta is looking to bounce back from a rare poor outing but has been a dominant, All-Star caliber pitcher all season. The Braves will counter with journeyman lefty Joey Wentz (2-2, 5.02 ERA). Wentz was just acquired by the Braves after being designated for assignment by two other teams this season. However, he is coming off his best performance of the year, a 6 2/3 scoreless inning gem against the Royals.
| Pitcher | W-L (2025) | ERA (2025) | Career vs. Opponent |
| Freddy Peralta (MIL) | 12-5 | 3.08 | 4-2, 4.58 ERA |
| Joey Wentz (ATL) | 2-2 | 5.02 | 7.20 ERA (4 games) |
The scores and odds for this matchup will heavily favor the visiting Brewers. For more in-depth analysis of this and other games, you can view all of our MLB previews. To see who our experts are backing, check out our daily MLB picks. To get access to even more premium content and betting tools, you can register for an account today.
