Miami Marlins vs
Atlanta BravesPredictions & Preview

Marlins Look to Continue Road Dominance in Showdown Against Braves

The Miami Marlins will be looking to secure their fourth consecutive road series win as they face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday night. Starting pitchers Edward Cabrera for the Marlins and Bryce Elder for the Braves are set to take the mound. Miami holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Atlanta, making this matchup an interesting one to watch. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Marlins vs. Braves prediction. Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's game took place.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins -116 | Braves -102
• Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+146) | Braves +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 54%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have shown improvement in their performance as they have won six of their last eight games and are currently ranked third in the NL East standings. Despite being six games behind the Mets in second place and the final NL wildcard spot, the team will look to continue their winning streak in an upcoming game on Friday.

Offensively, the Marlins have an average of 4.30 runs per game, ranking 19th in the league, with a .252 batting average placing them ninth. Their .316 on-base percentage ranks 18th, while their .398 slugging percentage is 17th. Xavier Edwards leads the team with a .298 batting average, while Kyle Stowers leads in home runs with 25 and RBI with 71.

Defensively, the Marlins are giving up an average of 4.73 runs per game, ranking 24th in the league. Opponents have a .250 batting average against them, placing them 22nd. The team's 4.43 ERA is 24th, and their 1.30 WHIP ranks 21st. In his last start, Cabrera gave up two hits and one run in six innings, contributing to a 7-3 victory over the Yankees. He has a 1-1 record with a 3.50 ERA in four games against Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves

Currently, the Atlanta Braves are struggling with a recent record of six losses in their last eight games. Their performance at home has also been below par, with seven losses in the past nine games. Looking to improve their standing in the NL East, the Braves will aim for a win on Friday. In terms of offensive statistics, Atlanta ranks in the bottom half of the league with an average of 4.14 runs per game, a .241 batting average, a .317 on base percentage, and a .388 slugging percentage. Austin Riley leads the team with a .260 batting average, while Matt Olson leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Braves are conceding an average of 4.41 runs per game, ranking them 18th in the league. Opponents have a .241 batting average against the Braves, placing them 15th in the league. Additionally, the team holds a 4.23 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP, ranking 22nd and 17th, respectively. In his last start, Elder pitched 6.2 innings, allowing four hits and two runs in a 3-2 loss to the Reds. He holds a 2-3 record with a 3.46 ERA in nine games against Miami.

Miami Marlins Expected to Prevail in Matchup Against Struggling Atlanta Braves

The Miami Marlins have been on a successful streak, winning six of their last eight games, while the Atlanta Braves have struggled, losing seven of their last nine home games. Miami holds an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly against Elder who has had difficulties on the mound this season, with 13 runs allowed in his last three starts and 17 runs in his last three home starts. The struggling Atlanta bullpen will also make it challenging for them to contain the Marlins' offense.

On the other hand, Atlanta's offensive capabilities may be hindered as they have not been as effective against right-handed pitchers, facing Cabrera who has only allowed four runs in his last three starts. Despite giving up seven runs in four starts against the Braves, Cabrera is expected to limit their offensive output. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on Miami to win based on their performance trends.

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