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Braves Aim to Rebound Against Marlins in NL East Showdown

On Friday, June 20th, the Atlanta Braves will face off against the Miami Marlins in a National League East matchup. The Braves are aiming to climb back into playoff contention after a slow start to the season, while the Marlins currently sit in last place in the division. Bryce Elder will take the mound for the Braves, with Janson Junk starting for the Marlins. The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 P.M. EST. Despite the Marlins' lower standing, the Braves are the betting favorite with -140 odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -140 | Marlins +124
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+115) | Marlins +1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 58%.

Atlanta vs Miami Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are currently in third place in the National League East division and have shown improvement in their recent performance, winning six of their last eight games. Bryce Elder will be starting for the Braves against the Marlins on Friday, with a 2-3 record and a 4.45 ERA. The Braves have a 5-6 record when Elder starts and he has a 4.50 ERA when pitching on the road. The Braves rank 18th in the league with a .245 batting average and have scored the ninth fewest runs. Their power ranking is 12, ranking 20th in offense and 12th in defense. Overall, the Braves hold a 33-39 record this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are currently in last place in the National League East division, but have shown improvement recently by winning five of their last eight games. Janson Junk will be starting for the Marlins in their upcoming game against the Braves, boasting a 1-0 record with a 2.78 ERA this season. Despite being ranked 10th in batting average, the Marlins have scored the eighth fewest runs in the league and have hit the fifth fewest home runs. Overall, the Marlins have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 23rd in offense, 28th in defense, with an overall record of 29-43. In their last three matchups, the Braves went 1-2 against Miami.

Braves Struggle to Support Acuna Jr. as Marlins Look to Dominate Matchup

Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to demonstrate his outstanding skills as one of the top players in the league. Unfortunately, the rest of the Braves' lineup has struggled to provide adequate support for Acuna, leading to challenges in securing victories. In the upcoming game against the Marlins, Bryce Elder will take the mound for the Braves. Elder has a 4.50 ERA in road games and a 5-6 record when starting for Atlanta. However, the Marlins appear to have the advantage in this matchup. Janson Junk of Miami has excelled in relief appearances, consistently pitching long distances with impressive results. Furthermore, the Marlins have a strong batting average of .274 against NL East opponents this season, indicating their offensive capabilities. With their offensive prowess, Miami is likely to outscore their divisional rival. Overall, the smart choice is to pick the Marlins to cover in this game.

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