Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins are set to resume their three-game divisional series on Saturday afternoon. The Braves, currently holding a record of 94-68, will have
Game outlook
The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins are set to resume their three-game divisional series on Saturday afternoon. The Braves, currently holding a record of 94-68, will have Chris Sale on the mound, while the Marlins, with a record of 80-82, will send Max Meyer to pitch. The Braves had a successful 9-4 record against the Marlins last season. Sale, with an ERA of 3.38, will face Meyer, who has an ERA of 2.45. The Braves are the betting favorites with a -191 opening line that has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -191 | Marlins +174
Spread: Braves -1.5 (-115) | Marlins +1.5 (-104)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 66%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves will have Chris Sale on the mound for Saturday afternoon's game. Sale has been performing well in his first two starts with the team, holding the Phillies and Diamondbacks to just two runs each. Despite past injuries, Sale pitched for over half of last season with the Red Sox, earning a 4.30 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. The Braves have been strong at the plate, led by Matt Olson who has three home runs and nine RBIs so far this season. Marcell Ozuna is also performing well, leading the team in hits and RBIs. Atlanta has a power ranking of 2 and is first in offense, scoring an average of 6.90 runs per game. Their defense ranks 11th, allowing an average of 4.30 runs per game. Overall, the Braves are 7-4 this season.