Two teams from the NL East – the Atlanta Braves (83-70) and the Miami Marlins (56-97) – play at LoanDepot Park on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET.

The Marlins are underdogs (+170 on the moneyline) when they host the Braves (-206). The Braves will start Charlie Morton (8-8) against the Marlins and Valente Bellozo (2-4).

The Braves won their last game yesterday, 15-3, against the Reds. Chris Sale was the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and recording six strikeouts, while Michael Harris II batted 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs to lead them in offense.

The Marlins lost to the Dodgers 20-4 yesterday. Griffin Conine led the offense after batting 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs, and Edward Cabrera took the loss after pitching 2 1/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs on four hits and recording three strikeouts.

Get ready for the Braves vs. Marlins game with everything you need to know before Friday’s game, including viewing options.

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins odds and betting lines

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Friday at 3:16 p.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, visit the USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-206, bet $206 to win $100)
  • Outsider: Marlins (+170, bet $100 to win $170)
  • Over/Under: 9

Braves vs. Marlins: Live streaming information and game time

  • Matchday: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Playing time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Stadium: LoanDepot Park
  • TV channels: Bally Sports
  • Live stream: Fubo (watch for free)

Braves Stats and Trends

Betting records for the Braves

  • The Braves were favorites in 121 games this season and won 68 (56.2%) of those games.
  • Atlanta has started 34 games this season with a lead of -206 or more and has a 26-8 record in those matchups.
  • The implied probability of a Braves win based on the moneyline is 67.3%.
  • In 58 of 153 games involving Atlanta this season, the total set by the bookmakers was exceeded.
  • The Braves have a 71-81-0 record against the spread in their 152 chances this season.

Charlie Morton (probable starter for the Braves)

  • Morton starts for the Braves, his 29th of the season. He has an 8-8 record, a 4.01 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 155 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played six innings, allowed one earned run and allowed three hits.
  • The 40-year-old has a 4.01 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 28 games this season. His opponents’ batting average is .247.
  • Morton will be looking to continue his streak of quality starts in the second game.
  • Morton will attempt to go five or more innings in his eighth consecutive appearance. He is averaging 5.5 frames per appearance.
  • In six of his appearances this season, he did not allow a single earned run.
  • He will face a Marlins offense that ranks 15th in MLB with 1,253 hits (for a .242 batting average). The team also has a .373 overall average (25th in MLB) and 140 home runs (27th in MLB).
  • In 11 2/3 innings in two appearances against the Marlins this season, Morton has a 4.63 ERA and a 1.286 WHIP while his opponents have a .279 batting average.
  • The 40-year-old ranks 41st in ERA (4.01), 49th in WHIP (1.297) and 18th in K/9 (9.3) among qualified pitchers in MLB play this season.

Braves batting statistics

  • The Braves rank fourth in Major League Baseball with 199 home runs.
  • Fueled by 476 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 10th in MLB this season with a slugging percentage of .414.
  • The Braves’ batting average of .242 ranks 16th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored the 16th most runs in the Major League this season with 668 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .308 this season, ranking 19th in the league.
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd among MLB offensive teams in strikeouts per game (nine).

Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins betting records

  • The Marlins were underdogs in 136 games this season and emerged victorious in 52 of those games (38.2%).
  • This season, Miami has won 12 of 36 opportunities when it was considered an underdog with odds of at least +170 or more on the moneyline.
  • Based on the moneyline set for this matchup, bookmakers have indicated that the Marlins have a 37 percent chance of winning.
  • Miami exceeded the total points limit in 82 of 153 games.
  • The Marlins have a record of 70-82-0 against the spread in their 152 games this season, with a line set by the sportsbooks.

Valente Bellozo (probable Marlins starter)

  • Bellozo starts for the Marlins, his 12th of the season. He has a 2-4 record, a 3.70 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 58 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, when he pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs and six hits.
  • The 24-year-old has a 3.70 ERA and six strikeouts per nine innings in eleven games this season, while allowing an opposing batting average of .246.
  • Bellozo is looking to record his third good start this year.
  • Bellozo will attempt to go five or more innings in his fourth consecutive start, averaging 5.3 frames per outing.
  • In four of his eleven appearances this season, he was able to hold his opponents without a single earned run.
  • The Braves’ opposing offense has a .242 overall batting average and ranks 15th in the league with 1,253 hits and 16th in MLB with 668 runs scored. They have the 10th slugging percentage (.414) and are fourth in the entire MLB with 199 home runs.
  • Bellozo has a 3.60 ERA and a 0.8 WHIP in five innings pitched against the Braves this season, giving him a .125 batting average in a single appearance.

Marlins batting statistics

  • The Marlins have hit the fourth-fewest home runs in baseball this season (140).
  • So far this season, Miami ranks 25th in baseball with a slugging percentage of .373.
  • The Marlins rank 16th in the Major Leagues with their batting average (.242).
  • Miami’s offense is number 28 in baseball, scoring 3.8 runs per game (586 total runs).
  • The Marlins’ on-base percentage of .297 is the second-worst in the MLB.

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