The Miami Marlins will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Atlanta Braves pay a visit to Marlins Park.
It's a pitching duel between Wei-Yin Chen for the Miami Marlins (0-0 on the year) and Williams Perez for Atlanta Braves (0-0 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Miami Marlins in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -172 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Marlins to win this game 5.8-3.1. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Miami (3-4) will face the 0-9 Braves in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Atlanta injuries news.
The Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Marlins if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Miami is rated No. 21 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Miami Marlins No. 10 ranked offense (4.43 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 29 at 6.11 runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have been averaging 10.14 hits per game, more than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (6.22 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the No. 18-rated road mark, allowing 4.25 runs per game on the highway. Miami, on the other hand, rates No. 8 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta looks to rebound from a loss to the Nationals, who beat them 6-2 on Thursday behind a start from S Strasburg at Nationals Park.
Miami suffered a 2-1 loss against New York on Wednesday, as Adam Conley wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Miami, Saturday, April 16th