Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 2

Published 8:25 am Friday, August 2, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (59-49) and Miami Marlins (40-69) match up at Truist Park on Friday, August 2, Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while the Marlins will send Valente Bellozo to the mound. The game will start at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves (-250), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Marlins (+195) The total for this contest is 9. The odds to eclipse the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go under.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 2, 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 -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +195
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 11th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 4.06 ERA and 60 strikeouts through 57 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Saturday, the right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets while surrendering two hits.
  • Schwellenbach has registered five quality starts this season.
  • Schwellenbach will look to last five or more innings for his ninth straight start. He’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing.
  • In one of his 10 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank sixth-best in MLB play with 136 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 18th in MLB with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 21 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (459 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.46 team ERA that ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.190).

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