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 looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Dodgers, at -115, are the favorites in this contest, while the Braves are underdogs at -105. This game has an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -110; under -110).

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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 -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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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 last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed 11 hits in six innings against 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 finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 188 homers this season, which ranks sixth in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 456 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves have a team batting average of .241 this season, which ranks 17th among MLB teams.
  • Atlanta has scored 641 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • 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 averages 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-most in the majors.
  • The Braves have a combined WHIP of just 1.214 as a pitching staff, which is the fifth-best in baseball this season.

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