Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 15

Published 5:32 am Sunday, September 15, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-67) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-61) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7:10 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-115) as moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers (-105). The total for this contest has been listed at 9.

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Dodgers -105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (8-8 with a 4.11 ERA and 155 strikeouts in 149 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 28th of the season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up six hits.
  • Morton has 11 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton is looking for his seventh straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 27 appearances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in MLB action with 188 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .410.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 639 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that leads all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.210).

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