Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 16

Published 5:25 am Monday, September 16, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-68) match up with the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-61) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 16 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Dodgers (-120), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Braves (+100) This matchup carries an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Dodgers -120
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +100
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Max Fried (9-9) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his 27th start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs on 11 hits in a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
  • He has started 26 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 13 of them.
  • Fried has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has five appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 26 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves’ 188 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .409 this season.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored the 16th-most runs in the majors this season with 641 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves have an OBP of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 23rd with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.
  • Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.51) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta has a 9.7 K/9 rate this season as a staff, which is best in baseball.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.214 WHIP this season, fifth-best in the majors.

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