Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 16

Published 4:25 am Monday, September 16, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-68) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-61) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 16 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

Oddsmakers have listed the Dodgers (-115) as moneyline favorites versus the Braves (-105). Oddsmakers have listed the total for this matchup at 7.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Dodgers -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Max Fried (9-9) to the mound for his 27th start this season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw six innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up four earned runs while allowing 11 hits.
  • He has 13 quality starts in 26 chances this season.
  • Fried will look to pitch five or more innings for the eighth start in a row.
  • He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank sixth in Major League Baseball with 188 home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .409 this season.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored 641 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta has pitched to a 3.51 ERA this season, which ranks second in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 9.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, first-best in baseball.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.214 WHIP this season, fifth-best in the majors.

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