Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 18

Published 4:25 am Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (65-58) and the Los Angeles Angels (53-70) will go head to head in the series rubber match on Sunday, August 18 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, with Charlie Morton pitching for the Braves and Jack Kochanowicz taking the mound for the Angels. The first pitch will be thrown at 4:07 p.m. ET.

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-227) as moneyline favorites against the Angels (+180). This contest has a total of 8 runs (over -120; under +100).

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Time: 4:07 p.m. ET
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -227
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +180
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Morton gets the start for the Braves, his 23rd of the season. He is 6-7 with a 4.48 ERA and 120 strikeouts in 120 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, when he went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Morton is looking to pick up his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Morton will look to collect his 20th game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.5 innings per appearance.
  • He has made five appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 162 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .414 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 534 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the fifth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.75).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the 11th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.241).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.