Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 16

Published 8:24 am Friday, August 16, 2024

On Friday, August 16 at 9:38 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (64-57) visit Zachary Neto and the Los Angeles Angels (52-69) in the series opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The Braves (-150), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Angels (+125) This matchup’s total has been listed at 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
  • Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 13th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 3.95 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his fourth straight quality start.
  • Schwellenbach is aiming for his 11th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in MLB play with 159 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .413 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 18th in the majors with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (521 total).
  • The Braves’ .305 on-base percentage ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.76 team ERA that ranks sixth among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.5 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • The Braves have the 12th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.240).

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