Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 2

Published 9:25 am Friday, August 2, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (59-49) will rely on Marcell Ozuna when they host Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (40-69) at Truist Park on Friday, August 2. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-250) as moneyline favorites versus the Marlins (+195). The total for this contest is 9.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 2, 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: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Schwellenbach (4-5) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 11th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.06 ERA in 57 2/3 innings pitched, with 60 strikeouts.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the New York Mets, when he tossed seven scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
  • Schwellenbach has collected five quality starts this season.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 10 outings this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth in MLB action with 136 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 18th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 21st in runs scored with 459 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.46 team ERA is No. 1 among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.2 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in MLB (1.190).

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