Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 4

Published 1:24 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 nod for the Braves, while Edward Cabrera will take the mound for the Marlins.

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-303) as moneyline favorites against the Marlins (+230). The total for this contest has been listed at 8.5.

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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 gets 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 most recent time out on Friday, July 12, the lefty tossed six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Fried has 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Fried will look to pick up his 16th outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages six innings per appearance.
  • He has had four appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank sixth in MLB action with 138 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .408.
  • The Braves have the 20th-ranked batting average in the majors (.239).
  • Atlanta ranks 21st in runs scored with 467 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves are 23rd in MLB with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.46 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.3 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.191).

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