Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 15

Published 5:30 am Sunday, September 15, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-67) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-61) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7:10 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Braves (-115), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Dodgers (-105) The total for this game is 9.

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Dodgers -105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (8-8) to the mound for his 28th start of the season. He is 8-8 with a 4.11 ERA and 155 strikeouts through 149 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, the righty went 6 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering six hits.
  • Morton has 11 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton will try to build upon a seven-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.5 frames per appearance).
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fifth in MLB play with 188 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .410 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (639 total).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 19th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.210).

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