The visiting Miami Marlins hope for a solid performance on Sunday as they look to pick up a win at Turner Field against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta hands the ball to starter Shelby Miller in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-8 mark on the year. Miami counters with Brad Hand, who will try to quiet the fans and the Braves bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami Marlins were listed as 126 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 7.5 before betting started earlier on Sunday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.9-2.4 win for the Marlins on Sunday. 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
Atlanta (51-60) will face the 43-68 Marlins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Miami injuries news.
This game puts the Atlanta Braves, most recently No. 30 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Miami Marlins, who rate a No. 27 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 24-ranked scoring average of 3.78 runs per game, against a Miami Marlins offense rated No. 30 and scoring 3.57 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 8.63 hits per game to date this season, more than the Marlins hitters have managed (8.44 per nine innings).
Atlanta owns the No. 21 defense, allowing 3.78 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Miami's No. 14-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Marlins endured a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Braves on Saturday, with T Koehler throwing 6 innings of 7-hit ball at Turner Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami home to Boston, Tuesday, August 11th
Atlanta at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, August 11th