Milwaukee Brewers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/22/26, 10:54 AM  by Edgar Jibran | Modified on 8/23/26 at 3:41 AM in MLB Picks

The MLB series between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers could be considered a playoff preview because both teams have undeniable talent on their rosters. Furthermore, both head coaches are facing the series with their best weapons, so the second game is expected to be as tough as the first, which took place last Friday.

On the one hand, the Atlanta Braves announced Martín Pérez to be on the mound as the starting pitcher, a very proper decision when considering his low earned run average. However, he is expected to regain trust after allowing 4 earned runs in his last start against the Minnesota Twins, which was the only game in which he allowed earned runs so far in August.

On the other hand, the Milwaukee Brewers will also start this game with a very competitive starting pitcher like Logan Henderson, who currently has a 7W-2L record. Additionally, it should be noted that he was able to record 6 or more strikeouts in his last five starts, so it’s noted that he’s one of the Brewers’ most reliable players, and sustaining his performance would grant them the crown of champions of the NL Central Division by the end of the season.