Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 4:24 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (60-49) and the Miami Marlins (40-70) will clash on Saturday, August 3 at Truist Park, with Grant Holmes getting the ball for the Braves and Kyle Tyler toeing the rubber for the Marlins. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

At -250, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Marlins (+195). This contest carries a total of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he threw five innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth in baseball with 137 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 464 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 23rd in baseball with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 25 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.45 team ERA that ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.3 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.188).

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