In the 1 game of their divisional doubleheader, the Miami Marlins are set to face off against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. The action will begin at 1:35 p.m. ET and fans looking to watch it can tune in to Fox SportsNet Florida.
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
The Braves are 62-50 straight up (SU) and 59-54 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 17.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.8 units (ATS). The Marlins have gone 47-69 SU this year and are 61-57 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 0.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 10.0 units ATS.
Braves games have an over/under record of 55-53-5 in 2018. The Marlins have an over/under record of 59-56-3.
As a unit, Atlanta’s pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 3.64, a WHIP of 1.26 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.7. The bullpen has a 4.18 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 9.0 K/9. In 55 games against NL East foes, Braves starters have an ERA of 3.15 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.04.
The Atlanta hitters have produced 4.8 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 4.4 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .268/.288/.469 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
Nick Markakis has helped lead the Braves’ offense this year with 14 home runs, 70 RBIs and 64 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Miami’s pitching staff allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starters own a 4.53 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7.74 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.19, along with a K-per-9 of 8.22.
The Marlins offense has slashed .241/.308/.362 on its way to 3.7 runs scored per game this season, including 3.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 2.2 per game over the team’s last five contests (1-4 SU).
Brian Anderson has led Miami’s offense. Anderson is slashing .285/.364/.417 with nine home runs, 53 RBIs and 63 runs scored.
The Marlins just dropped a 7-1 game to the Cardinals, while the Braves are coming off of a 6-3 loss against the Nationals.
Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Marlins, O/U – OVER
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Betting Notes
The over has hit in four of Atlanta’s last seven games.
The Marlins have hit eight home runs in their last 10 games, including five over their last five.
Miami has recorded 16.6 runs + hits + errors per game over its last 10 contests and 14.2 over its last five.
The Marlins have lost eight of their last nine games SU.
