Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 2

Published 8:24 am Friday, August 2, 2024

On Friday, August 2 at 7:20 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (59-49) host the Miami Marlins (40-69) at Truist Park. Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while Max Meyer will take the mound for the Marlins.

At -250, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game against the Marlins (+195). The total for this contest is 9.

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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: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves, his 11th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 4.06 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday, the righty threw seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets while surrendering two hits.
  • Schwellenbach has recorded five quality starts this year.
  • Schwellenbach is looking for his ninth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had one appearance this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth in baseball with 136 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .408.
  • The Braves are 18th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 21st in runs scored with 459 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 24th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 25 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the first-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.46).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.2 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in baseball (1.190).

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