Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

On Thursday, August 1 at 7:20 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (58-49) host the Miami Marlins (40-68) at Truist Park. Charlie Morton will get the nod for the Braves, while Max Meyer will take the hill for the Marlins.

At +170, the Marlins are the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Braves, who are -210. The over/under for this contest is 9. The odds to eclipse the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go under.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 1, 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 -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +170
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Morton (5-6) takes the mound for the Braves in his 20th start of the season. He has a 4.25 ERA in 106 2/3 innings pitched, with 103 strikeouts.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday against the New York Mets, when he tossed 2 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Morton has eight quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 18th start of five or more innings this season in this game.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in baseball with 133 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .407 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 18th in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 21st-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (455 total).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in MLB (1.190).

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