Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 5:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (58-49) and Miami Marlins (40-68) match up in the series opener at Truist Park on Thursday, August 1, Charlie Morton will get the call for the Braves, while the Marlins will send Max Meyer to the hill. The game will begin at 7:20 PM ET.

At +165, the Marlins are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are listed at -200. The total for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are -120, while the odds are +100 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 -200
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +165
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Morton (5-6) to the mound for his 20th start of the season. He is 5-6 with a 4.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts through 106 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Friday against the New York Mets, the righty threw 2 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Morton has registered eight quality starts this year.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 18th start of five or more innings this year in this outing.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB action with 133 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .407 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the league (.240).
  • Atlanta is the 21st-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (455 total).
  • The Braves are 24th in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.190).

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