Braves vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 15

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 15, 2024

As they try to secure the series sweep on Thursday, August 15, Max Fried will take the hill for the Atlanta Braves (64-56) as they match up against the San Francisco Giants (61-62), who will answer with Logan Webb. The first pitch will be thrown at 3:45 PM ET at Oracle Park.

The Giants, at -130, are the favorites in this game, while the Braves are underdogs at +110. This game carries an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Giants Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
  • Time: 3:45 PM ET
  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Venue: Oracle Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Giants -130
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +110
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves’ Fried (7-6) will make his 21st start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw five innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • He has started 20 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 10 of them.
  • In 20 starts this season, Fried has lasted five or more innings 16 times, with an average of 5.8 innings per appearance.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 20 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves’ 159 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .415 this season.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 team batting average.
  • Atlanta has scored 521 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 21st-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.306).
  • The Braves rank 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.2 whiffs per contest.
  • Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.73) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta strikes out an MLB-high 9.5 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff.
  • The Braves rank 11th in MLB with a combined 1.237 WHIP this season.

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