Braves vs. Angels: Betting Preview for August 18

Marcell Ozuna's Atlanta Braves (65-58) and Zachary Neto's Los Angeles Angels (53-70) will meet in the series decider on Sunday, August 18, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The game begins at 4:07 p.m. ET.

At +180, the Angels are considered moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are at -227. The bookies have set the total for this matchup at 8 runs.

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

Game info Braves vs. Angels

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

Watch MLB, other live sports, and more on Fubo! Sign up for a free trial using our link.

Matchup Betting Information

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

Bet on this or another MLB duel at BetMGM

Probable starting pitcher for the Braves

• Charlie Morton starts 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 last played as a pitcher against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. He threw six innings, allowed two earned runs and allowed six hits.
• Morton goes into the duel with ten good starts this season.
• Morton has made 19 starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
• In five of his 22 appearances this season, he was able to hold his opponents without a single earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Shop jerseys, shirts, and more at Fanatics.

Braves hitting and pitching performance

• With a total of 162 home runs, the Braves are in fourth place in the MLB.
• Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a slugging percentage of .414.
• The Braves rank 17th in the MLB with a batting average of .241.
• Atlanta has the number 16 offense in the MLB, scoring 4.3 runs per game (534 runs total).
• The Braves rank 21st in baseball with an on-base percentage of .306.
• The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, which ranks 25th in baseball.
• Atlanta has a team ERA of 3.75, ranking fifth among all MLB pitching teams.
• With 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, Atlanta's pitching staff leads the major leagues.
• The Braves have the eleventh highest WHIP in the MLB (1.241).

Not all offers are available in all states. Please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your region. You must be at least 21 years old to play. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.