Braves vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 14

Published 9:24 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024

When the San Francisco Giants (61-61) and Atlanta Braves (63-56) match up at Oracle Park on Wednesday, August 14, Robbie Ray will get the call for the Giants, while the Braves will send Grant Holmes to the hill. The game will start at 9:45 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Giants (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Braves (+105). This contest carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Braves vs. Giants Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
  • Time: 9:45 PM ET
  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Venue: Oracle Park
  • TV Channel: NBCS-BA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Giants -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Holmes (0-0) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings pitched against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
  • In three starts this season, Holmes has lasted five or more innings two times, with an average of 2.9 innings per appearance.
  • He has seven appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 13 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 155 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in the majors with a .413 team slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 team batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in the majors with 508 total runs scored this season.
  • The Braves have the 23rd-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.304).
  • The Braves rank 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.2 whiffs per contest.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.74 ERA this year, fourth-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta averages 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, most in the majors.
  • The Braves rank 11th in MLB with a combined 1.238 WHIP this season.

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