As the calendar flips to August, the Miami Marlins are set to clash with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 2, 2024, starting at 7:20 PM under a sky of scattered clouds.

The Marlins, yet to declare their starting pitcher, find themselves in a tough spot in the NL East Division, sitting in 14th place with a 40-69 record. Their division struggles are evident with only 9 wins against 22 losses. They will come into this game with a recent L1 streak and an inconsistent performance of 5 wins in the last 10 outings. On the road, their record stands at 18-35. Offensively, the Marlins have struggled, managing only 394 runs while their pitchers have conceded 540.

On the other side, Spencer Schwellenbach will take the mound for the Braves. With an ERA of 4.058, Schwellenbach looks to bolster the Braves’ standing in the NL East, where they are currently 4th with a 59-49 record. The Braves are showing better form, riding a W3 winning streak and holding a balanced 28-28 mark on the road. This season, they have scored 459 runs and allowed 398.

When looking at the match odds, the Atlanta Braves are favorites with a -1.5 point spread and a moneyline of -280, reflecting their stronger season stance. The Marlins, on the other hand, carry a moneyline of +220, indicating lesser confidence from the bookmakers. The game’s over/under is set at 8.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game could be expected. These odds not only highlight the disparities between the two teams’ seasons but also hint at the expectations for this particular matchup.