Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 4

Published 1:31 am Sunday, August 4, 2024

Marcell Ozuna will lead the charge for the Atlanta Braves (60-50) on Sunday, August 4, when they clash with Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (41-70) at Truist Park at 1:35 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-303) as moneyline favorites against the Marlins (+240). Bookmakers have set the over/under for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -303
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +240
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Max Fried (7-5) out to make his 19th start of the season. He is 7-5 with a 3.08 ERA and 95 strikeouts through 108 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Friday, July 12, the lefty tossed six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Fried is trying to secure his 11th quality start of the season in this game.
  • Fried has put up 15 starts this campaign in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • In four of his 18 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth-best in MLB action with 138 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .408 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 20th in the majors.
  • Atlanta is the 21st-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.2 runs per game (467 total).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 23rd in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the first-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.46).
  • The 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in baseball (1.191).

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