Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 16

Published 5:25 am Monday, September 16, 2024

Atlanta Braves (81-68) will match up with the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-61) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 16 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.

The Dodgers, at -115, are the favorites in this game, while the Braves are underdogs at -105. Oddsmakers have listed the total for this matchup at 7.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Dodgers -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Max Fried (9-9) to the mound for his 27th start this season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs on 11 hits in a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
  • In 26 starts this season, he’s earned 13 quality starts.
  • Fried will look to pitch five or more innings for the eighth start in a row.
  • He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 26 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank sixth in Major League Baseball with 188 home runs.
  • Fueled by 456 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored 641 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Braves have an OBP of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.51 ERA this year, second-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta averages 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-most in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.214 WHIP this season, fifth-best in the majors.

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