Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 1

Published 5:24 am Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (58-49) and the Miami Marlins (40-68) will clash on Thursday, August 1 at Truist Park, with Charlie Morton getting the nod for the Braves and Max Meyer toeing the rubber for the Marlins. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-200) as moneyline favorites versus the Marlins (+165). The over/under for this matchup has been set at 8.5.

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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: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Morton makes the start for the Braves, his 20th of the season. He is 5-6 with a 4.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts through 106 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Friday, the righty went 2 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, allowing five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Morton is looking to secure his ninth quality start of the season.
  • Morton will try to secure his 18th matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per appearance.
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh-best in MLB play with 133 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .407 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 18th in the majors with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 21 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (455 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 24th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in the majors (1.190).

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