Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 5:24 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (60-49) and Miami Marlins (40-70) face off at Truist Park on Saturday, August 3, Grant Holmes will get the ball for the Braves, while the Marlins will send Kyle Tyler to the mound. The game will begin at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves (-250), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Marlins (+195) This contest’s over/under has been listed at 9. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 3, 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: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will look to Holmes (0-0) in his second start this season.
  • His last time out came on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander threw five innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB play with 137 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 464 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 25th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.45 team ERA is No. 1 among all league pitching staffs.
  • The 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in baseball (1.188).

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