Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins will take on the Atlanta Braves in a National League East matchup to start a four-game series on Thursday night. Miami, currently in 5th place in the NL
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins will take on the Atlanta Braves in a National League East matchup to start a four-game series on Thursday night. Miami, currently in 5th place in the NL East with a record of 80-82, will send rookie RHP Max Meyer (2-0, 3.00 ERA) to the mound. The Braves, in 2nd place in the NL East with a record of 94-68, will counter with RHP Charlie Morton (5-6, 4.16 ERA). The game at Truist Park is set to begin at 7:20 EST. The Braves are favored to win, with the current betting line at Atlanta -191.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Marlins +172 | Braves -191
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-120) | Braves -1.5 (+102)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 66%.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins secured a win against Tampa on Wednesday, with a record of 3-2 in their current nine-game road trip. The offense has scored 24 runs in the last five games, hitting .258 in July with 99 total runs. Xavier Edwards had a strong performance, driving in three runs and maintaining a .379 average. The pitching staff has a 3.79 ERA and a 7-5 record in the second half of the season. Rookie pitcher Meyer, ranked fourth best prospect, will be making his fifth start. The team was active at the trade deadline, making five moves and receiving four top prospects. Starter Braxton Garrett was placed on the IL with a season-ending injury. Miami is ranked 29th in offense, 28th in defense, and has a 80-82 record this season.