Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (58-49) face off against 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.

At +170, the Marlins are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Braves, who are listed at -210. This contest’s total has been listed at 9. You can get +100 odds on the over and -120 odds on the 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

  • Charlie Morton (5-6 with a 4.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 106 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 20th of the season.
  • The righty’s last appearance was on Friday against the New York Mets, when he threw 2 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Morton has recorded eight quality starts this year.
  • Morton enters this game with 17 outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are seventh-best in MLB play with 133 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .407.
  • 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 are 24th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in the majors (1.190).

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