Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 22

Published 1:25 am Sunday, September 22, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1:40 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Braves (84-71) visit the Miami Marlins (57-98) at LoanDepot park in the rubber match of the series. Grant Holmes will get the ball for the Braves, while Darren McCaughan will take the mound for the Marlins.

The Braves (-200), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Marlins (+165) This contest carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -125; under +105).

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 1:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -200
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +165
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -125, Under: +105)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Holmes gets the start for the Braves, his sixth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.84 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent time out was on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he threw four innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Holmes is trying to pick up his second quality start of the year in this outing.
  • Holmes heads into the matchup with three outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • In 12 of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB action with 204 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage ranks 11th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 14th-ranked batting average in the majors (.243).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 677 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves’ .309 on-base percentage ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 23 average in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.53 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • The Braves have the sixth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.216).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.