The visiting Atlanta Braves hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to pick up a win at Marlins Park against the Miami Marlins.
For the Miami Marlins, Jose Urena gets the ball, charged with keeping the Atlanta Braves hitters off the base paths. He'll face Josh Collmenter, 2-0 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Atlanta Braves were listed as 151 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 9 before betting started earlier on Thursday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.7-2.5 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
The Miami Marlins sport a record of 76-76 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 61-91 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Atlanta injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Miami Marlins rated this week at No. 30 and the Atlanta Braves sitting at No. 9.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Miami Marlins No. 27-ranked scoring average of 4.07 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves offense rated No. 28 and scoring 3.97 runs per game. The Marlins have averaged 9.12 hits per game to date this season, more than the Braves hitters have managed (8.75 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the No. 21-rated road mark, allowing 4.73 runs per game on the highway. Miami, on the other hand, rates No. 28 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta got the job done in their last match in a 4-3 victory over New York on Wednesday at Citi Field behind starter Ryan Weber.
The Marlins were saddled with a loss last time out in T Koehler's start, as they lost 8-3 against Washington on Wednesday at Marlins Park.
- Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games
- Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Miami, Friday, September 23rd
