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Marlins vs Braves: NL East Showdown Set to Begin with Five-Game Series

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves will kick off a five game series in the NL East on Thursday. Both teams are looking to make up ground in the division standings. Miami and Atlanta split their previous series in April. Eury Perez will start for the Marlins with a 2.70 ERA, while Carlos Carrasco will take the mound for the Braves with a 5.68 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:15 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins -116 | Braves +101
• Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+143) | Braves +1.5 (-166)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 54%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are still in the playoff hunt despite dropping two straight games at home against the Astros. Before the series with Houston, they had won five straight games, including a sweep of the Yankees on the road. Currently, the Marlins are in 3rd place in the NL East, trailing the division-leading Phillies by nine games. In their recent loss, rookie Jakob Marsee had a strong performance with two hits and two RBIs, showcasing his potential at just 24 years old. Skyle Stowers, who made his first All-Star Game this season, is leading the team with 25 home runs and 71 RBIs, boasting a .293 batting average. Agustin Ramirez, a promising catcher, has contributed 17 home runs and 50 RBIs while batting second in the lineup. Eury Perez, a 22-year-old right-hander, will make his 11th start of the season with a 4-3 record and a 2.70 ERA, including a recent strong outing against the Yankees.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have fallen to fourth in the NL East and are facing a widening gap as they navigate through the second half of the season. They are now eight games behind the Marlins for third place and a full 17 games behind the Phillies at the top of the division. Atlanta recently lost their first two games against the Brewers and will need to rebound against Miami to stay competitive in the National League. Matt Olson has been their top power hitter this season with 18 home runs and 68 RBIs. Jurickson Profar has taken over the leadoff spot and has four home runs and 12 RBIs on the year. Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will miss the upcoming game due to injury. Carlos Carrasco will make his second start for Atlanta, with a 2-2 record and a 5.68 ERA. In his last start, he gave up three earned runs in a win over the Reds.

Miami Marlins Look to Extend Winning Streak Against the Atlanta Braves

The Miami Marlins are poised for success in their upcoming game against the Atlanta Braves. The Marlins boast a strong starting pitcher in Perez, who has consistently performed well with an impressive ERA of 2.70 and a streak of not allowing more than two earned runs in his last six starts. Perez's stellar performance has been instrumental in the Marlins' recent climb to the third spot in the NL East. On the other hand, the Braves will be relying on Carrasco, who has limited experience with only two starts this season. This knowledge gives the Marlins an edge in the upcoming match-up. With Perez leading the charge and the team's recent success, it is recommended to place your bet on the Marlins to secure the win.

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