Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 2

Published 8:24 am Friday, August 2, 2024

Spencer Schwellenbach will toe the rubber for the Atlanta Braves (59-49) on Friday, August 2 against the Miami Marlins (40-69), who will counter with Max Meyer. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.

The Braves (-250), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Marlins (+195) The over/under for this matchup is 9. The odds to hit the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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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

  • The Braves are sending Schwellenbach (4-5) to the mound to make his 11th start of the season. He is 4-5 with a 4.06 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty threw seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets while surrendering two hits.
  • Schwellenbach is looking to pick up his sixth quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had one outing this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB play with 136 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the majors (.239).
  • Atlanta ranks 21st in runs scored with 459 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 24th in MLB 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 3.46 team ERA that leads all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.190).

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