The Miami Marlins get a visit from the Atlanta Braves in MLB baseball betting action on Friday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
It's a pitching duel between Jose Urena for the Miami Marlins (1-0 on the year) and Mike Foltynewicz for Atlanta Braves (0-4 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 -155 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 7.1-2.8 victory for the Marlins. 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
The Miami Marlins sport a record of 13-20 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 11-20 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Atlanta injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 26-ranked Miami Marlins and the No. 29-rated Atlanta Braves in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Miami has baseball's No. 18-rated offensive output, at 9.27 hits per game. The Atlanta Braves average 8.87 hits per game, good for No. 10 on the list.
Defensively, Atlanta features the No. 20-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.94 runs per game. Miami, meanwhile, comes in at No. 17 at home, scoring 4.36 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta looks to rebound from a loss to the Astros, who beat them 4-2 on Wednesday behind a start from Joe Musgrove at Minute Maid Park.
The Marlins endured a 7-5 loss at the hands of the Cardinals on Wednesday, with T Koehler throwing 5.1 innings of 5-hit ball at Marlins Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Miami, Saturday, May 13th