Atlanta Braves Face Uphill Battle as Spencer Strider Struggles on the Mound Against Miami Marlins, Edward Cabrera confident Heading into Divisional Series

The Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins are set to open a divisional series on Monday evening, with the Braves sending Bryce Elder to the mound and the Marlins countering with Edward Cabrera. The Braves currently lead the season series 6-4. It remains to be seen whether Cabrera and the Marlins can secure a home win in this matchup. Stay tuned for the Braves vs. Marlins prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -121 | Marlins +107
Spread: Braves -1.5 (+136) | Marlins +1.5 (-160)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 55%.

Atlanta Braves

Spencer Strider will be starting on Monday for the Atlanta Braves despite his recent struggles on the mound. The veteran pitcher has had a rough season, giving up 20 runs in his last 11.2 innings and holding a 5-11 record with a 5.24 ERA. However, the Braves have shown promise in recent weeks, winning four of their last five series including a recent win against the White Sox. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout player for the Braves, posting 13 RBIs this month and 61 RBIs on the year. Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson have also made contributions, while Austin Riley is out for the season. Overall, Atlanta is averaging 4.39 runs and has a team ERA of 4.30.

Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins will have Edward Cabrera as their starting pitcher in their upcoming game. Despite recent struggles, Cabrera has been having a solid season with a 3.52 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a 6-7 record in 117.2 innings. The team has been on a rough patch, losing five series in a row. Injuries to Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby have impacted the lineup, but players like Javier Sanoja and Xavier Edwards have been performing well. The Marlins are looking to improve their offense, currently averaging 4.32 runs per game, and their pitching which has a 4.55 ERA.

Atlanta Braves Struggle on the Road, Challenges Continue as Spencer Strider Faces Difficult Season

The Atlanta Braves have been facing challenges in securing victories while playing on the road, currently holding a record of 12 games below .500 for the season. In their previous home series, the Miami Marlins were successful in limiting the Braves to just 12 runs. Braves pitcher Spencer Strider has been experiencing a difficult season, notably giving up seven runs in a recent game against the White Sox. For the month, Strider has allowed a total of 20 runs in just 11.2 innings, resulting in an unimpressive 5.75 ERA in road games. The Braves have suffered defeats in six of Strider's previous eight starts. Conversely, Marlins' pitcher Edward Cabrera has had success against the Braves, boasting a career ERA of 2.77 and limiting Atlanta to just one run in a recent matchup earlier this month.

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