Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (58-49) clash 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 against the Marlins (+170) This matchup carries an over/under of 9 runs (over +100; under -120).

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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) takes the mound for the Braves in his 20th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.25 ERA in 106 2/3 innings pitched, with 103 strikeouts.
  • The righty’s last appearance was on Friday against the New York Mets, when he went 2 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Morton is looking to secure his ninth quality start of the year.
  • Morton will try to secure his 18th outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per appearance.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 133 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .407 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves are 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 MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.190).

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