Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 20

Published 5:27 am Friday, September 20, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:10 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (83-70) visit Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (56-97) in the series opener at LoanDepot park.

The Braves (-225), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Marlins (+180) The total for this game is 8.5. The odds to exceed the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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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.
  • Morton is trying to secure his third quality start in a row in this game.
  • Morton is aiming for his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has made six appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in baseball with 199 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in MLB with a .414 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.242).
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.4 runs per game (668 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 19th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .308.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 23 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.54).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9 to pace MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.215).

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