Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 4:24 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (60-49) will host Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (40-70) at Truist Park on Saturday, August 3, with a start time of 7:20 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Braves (-250) as moneyline favorites against the Marlins (+195). This contest has an over/under of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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

  • The Braves will look to Grant Holmes (0-0) in his second start this season.
  • His most recent time out came on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander threw five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank sixth in MLB play with 137 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves are 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 464 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 25th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.45 team ERA that ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.3 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in baseball (1.188).

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