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Marlins Poised to Secure Victory in Matchup Against Braves

The Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves are in the midst of a unique five-game series, with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday. This article will preview the night game, which will see Miami's Sandy Alcantara (6.44 ERA) facing off against Atlanta's Erick Fedde (5.32 ERA). Miami is currently leading the season series 4-3. The game is set to start at 7:10 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of the Marlins vs. Braves matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins -105 | Braves -109
• Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+141) | Braves +1.5 (-172)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 52%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have exceeded expectations this season, currently holding the third spot in the NL East. They are 8.5 games behind the division leader, but have a comfortable 9.5 game lead over the fourth place team. They are also still in the playoff hunt, sitting six games out of the final Wild Card spot. In their recent game against the Braves, the Marlins secured a 5-1 victory to split the first two games of the series. Xavier Edwards has been a standout player for Miami, currently 10th in all of baseball in batting average at .303. He has been a key player in the leadoff spot with three hits and an RBI in the recent game. Kyle Stowers, the team's only All-Star in the field, leads the team with 25 home runs and 71 RBIs. Heriberto Hernandez also contributed with his seventh home run of the season while serving as the designated hitter. Sandy Alcantara will be making his 23rd start of the season, leading the team in innings pitched. Despite a 6-10 record and a 6.44 ERA, Alcantara has a decent strikeout to walk ratio. In his last outing, he gave up six runs in seven innings in a loss to the Astros.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are currently hosting their rival in the NL East in a rare five-game series to make up for earlier rainouts. Despite having plenty of talent, the Braves have lost four of their last five games and currently find themselves 15 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League. In their recent game against Miami, the Braves only managed two hits, with one being a solo home run from Jurickson Profar. Profar has had a productive season with six home runs and 14 RBIs while batting .234. Michael Harris II had the only other hit of the game, with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs on the season and a .234 batting average. Matt Olson is the Braves' top power hitter with 18 home runs and 68 RBIs. Erick Fedde, who was recently traded to the Braves from the Cardinals, will be making his third start with a record of 3-12 and a 5.32 ERA. In his last start, Fedde gave up three runs in five innings in a loss to the Brewers.

Marlins Poised for Victory in Evenly Matched Game Against Braves

The upcoming game appears to be evenly matched, with both teams listed at -110, but there are factors that could provide an advantage. The Marlins, with their superior lineup and pitching staff, are positioned to secure a victory on the road. Conversely, the Braves have displayed a decline in performance this season despite their talented roster. A lackluster offensive showing on Friday coupled with the possibility of bench players seeing more action in the second game of a doubleheader could further hinder Atlanta's chances. Notably, Fedde's recent struggles on the mound, evidenced by his poor record and unfavorable strikeout to walk ratio, present a weakness for the Braves. In contrast, Miami remains in contention for a playoff spot and is poised to emerge victorious. Therefore, it is recommended to wager on the Marlins to come out on top.

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