Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 22

Published 1:24 am Sunday, September 22, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (84-71) and the Miami Marlins (57-98) will match up on Sunday, Sept. 22 at LoanDepot park, with Grant Holmes getting the ball for the Braves and Darren McCaughan taking the mound for the Marlins. The first pitch will be thrown at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Bookmakers have listed the Braves (-200) as moneyline favorites against the Marlins (+165). Bookmakers have listed the total for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 1:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -200
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +165
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -125, Under: +105)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Holmes (2-1) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his sixth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.84 ERA in 58 2/3 innings pitched, with 56 strikeouts.
  • In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, the righty threw four innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Holmes enters the game with one quality start under his belt this season.
  • Holmes has pitched five or more innings in a game three times this year entering this matchup.
  • He has had 12 appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in baseball with 204 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage ranks 11th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 14th in the majors with a .243 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 677 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves rank 16th in baseball with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.53 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.216).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.