Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 5:24 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

On Saturday, August 3 at 7:20 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (60-49) host the Miami Marlins (40-70) at Truist Park. Grant Holmes will get the ball for the Braves, while Kyle Tyler will take the mound for the Marlins.

The Braves, at -250, are the favorites in this matchup, while the Marlins are underdogs at +195. This game’s total has been set at 9. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 3, 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 -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +195
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Holmes (0-0) makes the start for the Braves, his second of the season.
  • His last appearance came on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander went five innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth-best in MLB play with 137 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 464 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 23rd in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 25 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.45 team ERA ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.3 K/9 to pace the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.188).

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