Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 2

Published 8:24 am Friday, August 2, 2024

On Friday, August 2 at 7:20 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (59-49) host the Miami Marlins (40-69) at Truist Park. Spencer Schwellenbach will get the call for the Braves, while Max Meyer will take the hill for the Marlins.

The Braves (-250), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Marlins (+195) This contest’s total has been listed at 9. You can get -120 odds on the over and +100 odds on the under.

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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

  • Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 11th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 4.06 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last time out was on Saturday against the New York Mets, when the right-hander threw seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
  • Schwellenbach has registered five quality starts this season.
  • Schwellenbach is aiming for his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had one appearance this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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