Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 5:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (58-49) will lean on Marcell Ozuna when they host Jesus Sanchez and the Miami Marlins (40-68) at Truist Park on Thursday, August 1. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-200) as moneyline favorites versus the Marlins (+165). The total for this contest has been listed at 8.5.

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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 -200
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +165
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (5-6) out for his 20th start of the season. He is 5-6 with a 4.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts through 106 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Friday against the New York Mets, when he threw 2 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Morton is trying to pick up his ninth quality start of the season in this game.
  • Morton heads into the matchup with 17 outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh in baseball with 133 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .407.
  • The Braves’ .240 batting average ranks 18th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the No. 21 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (455 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.2 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in MLB (1.190).

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