Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 4

Published 1:25 am Sunday, August 4, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (60-50) and Miami Marlins (41-70) match up at Truist Park on Sunday, August 4, Max Fried will get the nod for the Braves, while the Marlins will send Edward Cabrera to the mound. The game will begin at 1:35 PM ET.

At +230, the Marlins are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are -303. The over/under for this contest is 8.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -303
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +230
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Fried (7-5 with a 3.08 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 108 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Friday, July 12, the left-hander threw six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Fried is trying to collect his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Fried is looking to pick up his 16th start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
  • In four of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB play with 138 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .408 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 20th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 21st-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.2 runs per game (467 total).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 25 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.46 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.191).

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