Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 4

Published 1:25 am Sunday, August 4, 2024

On Sunday, August 4 at 1:35 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (60-50) host the Miami Marlins (41-70) at Truist Park. Max Fried will get the call for the Braves, while Edward Cabrera will take the mound for the Marlins.

The Braves, at -303, are the favorites in this contest, while the Marlins are underdogs at +230. Sportsbooks have listed the over/under for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -303
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +230
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Fried makes the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season. He is 7-5 with a 3.08 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 108 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Friday, July 12, the left-hander tossed six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Fried has collected 10 quality starts this season.
  • Fried has pitched five or more innings in a game 15 times this year heading into this game.
  • In four of his 18 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are sixth-best in MLB action with 138 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 21st in runs scored with 467 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves rank 23rd in baseball with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.46 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.191).

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