Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 4:24 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

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

At +195, the Marlins are the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Braves, who are -250. This contest carries an over/under 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 send Holmes (0-0) to the mound to make his second start of the season.
  • His most recent appearance came on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the righty tossed five innings, surrendering 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 is 12th in MLB, slugging .409.
  • The Braves’ .239 batting average ranks 19th in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 464 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.45 team ERA that ranks first 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 MLB (1.188).

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