Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 3:24 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

On Saturday, August 3 at 7:20 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (60-49) host the Miami Marlins (40-70) at Truist Park. Grant Holmes will get the nod for the Braves, while Kyle Tyler will take the hill for the Marlins.

The Braves, at -250, are the favorites in this game, while the Marlins are underdogs at +195. This contest’s over/under is 9. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the 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

  • The Braves will send Holmes (0-0) to make his second start of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Tuesday, the righty tossed five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in baseball with 137 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .409.
  • The Braves are 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 20 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (464 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage is 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the top team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.45).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.188).

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