Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 20
Published 5:32 am Friday, September 20, 2024
In the series opener on Friday, Sept. 20, Charlie Morton will toe the rubber for the Atlanta Braves (83-70) as they square off against the Miami Marlins (56-97), who will counter with Valente Bellozo. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:10 p.m. ET at LoanDepot park.
Bookmakers have tabbed the Braves (-225) as moneyline favorites versus the Marlins (+180). This game carries a total of 8.5 runs (over -115; under -105).
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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 gets the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season. He is 8-8 with a 4.01 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 155 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last outing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the righty threw six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- Morton is aiming to record his third straight quality start in this matchup.
- Morton is aiming for his eighth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the hill.
- In six of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves rank fourth in MLB play with 199 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
- Atlanta ranks 10th in baseball, slugging .414.
- The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.242).
- Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.4 runs per game (668 total runs).
- The Braves rank 19th in baseball with a .308 on-base percentage.
- The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 23rd in baseball.
- Atlanta’s 3.54 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
- Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.215).
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