Moneyline Favors Miami Marlins in MLB Battle with Atlanta Braves

The Miami Marlins battle the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Marlins Park.

Matt Wisler gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Atlanta Braves on Friday; he's 7-12 on the season. The Miami Marlins, meanwhile, will counter with Andrew Cashner, who will be looking to improve on his 5-11 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Miami Marlins as -140 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.6-1.8 victory for the Braves. 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

76-77 Miami battles the Braves, currently with a 62-91 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Atlanta injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 30 (Miami Marlins) and the No. 8 (Atlanta Braves) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Miami Marlins No. 27-rated offense, averaging 4.07 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 26 at 4.92 in runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have averaged 9.1 hits per game so far, more than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (8.74 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 7-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 26 mark in runs allowed.