Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 15

Published 4:31 am Sunday, September 15, 2024

Atlanta Braves (81-67) will square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-61) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7:10 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

At -105, the Dodgers are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are -115. The total for this contest is 9. The odds to hit the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go under.

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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.
  • The righty’s last time out came on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he threw 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
  • Morton is looking to pick up his 12th quality start of the year in this matchup.
  • 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 did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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