Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (58-49) match up with Jesus Sanchez and the Miami Marlins (40-68) in the series opener at Truist Park on Thursday, August 1. The game will start at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves (-210), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest versus the Marlins (+170) The over/under for this game is 9. The odds to eclipse the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go under.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +170
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Charlie Morton (5-6) out to make his 20th start of the season. He is 5-6 with a 4.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts through 106 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Friday, the righty threw 2 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, allowing five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Morton is trying to secure his ninth quality start of the season.
  • Morton will try to pick up his 18th game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per appearance.
  • In four of his 19 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh-best in baseball with 133 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .407 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 18th in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 21st in runs scored with 455 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in MLB with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in the majors (1.190).

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