Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 20

Published 4:32 am Friday, September 20, 2024

Marcell Ozuna’s Atlanta Braves (83-70) and Jake Burger’s Miami Marlins (56-97) will square off in the series opener on Friday, Sept. 20 at LoanDepot park. The matchup will start at 7:10 p.m. ET.

The Braves, at -225, are the favorites in this game, while the Marlins are underdogs at +180. The total for this contest is 8.5.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: BSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -225
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +180
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (8-8 with a 4.01 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 155 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the righty went six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • Morton is trying to build on a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Morton is looking for his eighth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 199 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in MLB with a .414 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 16th in MLB with a .242 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.4 runs per game (668 total).
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .308 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 23 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.54 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.215).

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