Braves vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 14

Published 8:24 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024

On Wednesday, August 14 at 9:45 PM ET, the San Francisco Giants (61-61) host the Atlanta Braves (63-56) at Oracle Park. Robbie Ray will get the ball for the Giants, while Grant Holmes will take the hill for the Braves.

The Giants (-110), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Braves (-110) Bookmakers have listed the total for this matchup at 8 runs.

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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 -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -110
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -125)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Holmes (0-0) will take the mound for the Braves, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up five earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • In three starts this season, Holmes has lasted five or more innings two times, with an average of 2.9 innings per appearance.
  • In 13 appearances this season, he has finished seven without allowing an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 155 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the majors.
  • Fueled by 370 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .413 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves have a team batting average of .241 this season, which ranks 17th among MLB teams.
  • Atlanta has scored 508 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .304 this season, which ranks 23rd in the league.
  • The Braves rank 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.2 whiffs per contest.
  • Atlanta has the fourth-best ERA (3.74) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta averages 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-most in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.238 WHIP this season, 11th in the majors.

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