Braves vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for Sept. 14

Published 4:31 am Saturday, September 14, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (80-67) go head to head against the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-60) at Truist Park on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Braves (-130) as moneyline favorites against the Dodgers (+110). This contest has an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

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

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Chris Sale (16-3) to the mound to make his 28th start of the season. He is 16-3 with a 2.38 ERA and 213 strikeouts in 166 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance came on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the lefty went six scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
  • Sale is seeking his seventh straight quality start.
  • Sale will aim to go five or more innings for his seventh straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.2 frames per outing.
  • He will try for his third straight appearance without giving up 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 play with 188 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .409.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (629 total runs).
  • The Braves are 20th in baseball with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.49 team ERA that leads all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.210).

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