Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 18

Published 5:25 am Sunday, August 18, 2024

On Sunday, August 18 at 4:07 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Braves (65-58) visit the Los Angeles Angels (53-70) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Charlie Morton will get the ball for the Braves, while Jack Kochanowicz will take the mound for the Angels.

The Braves, at -159, are the favorites in this contest, while the Angels are underdogs at +135. The total for this game is 9. The odds to hit the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Time: 4:07 p.m. ET
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +135
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Morton makes the start for the Braves, his 23rd of the season. He is 6-7 with a 4.48 ERA and 120 strikeouts in 120 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the righty tossed six innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Morton has 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton heads into the matchup with 19 outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • In five of his 22 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in baseball with 162 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .414 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (534 total).
  • The Braves rank 21st in MLB with an on-base percentage of .306.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the fifth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.75).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the 11th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.241).

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