Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 18

Published 5:25 am Sunday, August 18, 2024

Marcell Ozuna’s Atlanta Braves (65-58) and Zachary Neto’s Los Angeles Angels (53-70) will clash in the series rubber match on Sunday, August 18 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game will start at 4:07 p.m. ET.

At -159, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Angels (+135). Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this matchup at 9 runs.

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Braves vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Time: 4:07 p.m. ET
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +135
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (6-7) to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 6-7 with a 4.48 ERA and 120 strikeouts in 120 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Morton enters this outing with 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton has put up 19 starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in baseball with 162 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .414.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 534 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 21st in MLB with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the fifth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.75).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the 11th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.241).

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