Adam Conley, R.A. Dickey Take Mound in Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Tilt

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Miami Marlins dueling the Atlanta Braves on Friday at SunTrust Park.

Atlanta hands the ball to starter R.A. Dickey in this one and he'll try to improve on his 6-7 mark on the year. Miami counters with Adam Conley, who will try to quiet the fans and the Braves bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Miami Marlins were -101 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.4-3.6 win for the Marlins on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Atlanta Braves bring a 49-58 record to the battle against the 51-55 Marlins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Miami injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Atlanta Braves rated this week at No. 27 and the Miami Marlins sitting at No. 12.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Atlanta Braves No. 18-rated offense, averaging 4.59 runs per game, against a Miami Marlins defense that ranks No. 17 at 4.88 in runs allowed per game. The Atlanta Braves have averaged 9.03 hits per game so far, less than Miami Marlins batters have averaged on the year (9.19 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Atlanta has the No. 26-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Marlins own the No. 17 mark in runs allowed.