Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 22

Published 1:24 am Sunday, September 22, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (84-71) and Miami Marlins (57-98) meet in the series rubber match at LoanDepot park on Sunday, Sept. 22, Grant Holmes will get the ball for the Braves, while the Marlins will send Darren McCaughan to the hill. The game will start at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-200) as moneyline favorites against the Marlins (+165). The over/under for this game is 8.5.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 1:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • 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: -125, Under: +105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Holmes (2-1) to the mound to make his sixth start of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.84 ERA and 56 strikeouts through 58 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, when the right-hander went four innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Holmes has one quality start under his belt this year.
  • Holmes has put up three starts this year in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • He has had 12 appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 204 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 11th in MLB with a .415 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 14th in MLB with a .243 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.4 runs per game (677 total runs).
  • The Braves are 16th in baseball with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.53).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.216).

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