Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 5:25 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

On Saturday, August 3, Marcell Ozuna’s Atlanta Braves (60-49) host Jake Burger’s Miami Marlins (40-70) at Truist Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

At +195, the Marlins are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Braves, who are -250. The total for this game is 9. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go 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

  • Grant Holmes (0-0) makes the start for the Braves, his second of the season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went five innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB action with 137 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 464 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 23rd in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.45 team ERA is No. 1 among all league pitching staffs.
  • The 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.188).

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