Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 20

Published 5:28 am Friday, September 20, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (83-70) and Miami Marlins (56-97) square of in the series opener at LoanDepot park on Friday, Sept. 20, Charlie Morton will get the call for the Braves, while the Marlins will send Valente Bellozo to the mound. The game will begin at 7:10 p.m. ET.

The Braves, at -225, are favored in this game, while the Marlins are underdogs at +180. Bookmakers have set the total for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: BSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -225
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +180
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Morton (8-8 with a 4.01 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 155 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season.
  • Morton is looking to prolong a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Morton is seeking his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in baseball with 199 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in MLB, slugging .414.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.242).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 668 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves rank 19th in baseball with a .308 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 23 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.54 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in MLB (1.215).

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