The baseball wagering menu sees a clash between Atlanta and Miami on Wednesday, with the host Braves trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

It's a pitching duel between Paul Maholm for the Braves (12-10 on the year) and Josh Johnson for Miami (8-13 so far).



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Power Rankings:
According to new MLB Power Rankings here, it's the National League No. 7-ranked Braves and the National League No. 15-rated Marlins in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Atlanta's No. 7-rated National League offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game, against a Marlins defense that ranks No. 12 in the National League at 4.5 in runs allowed per game. The Braves have averaged 8.4 hits per game so far, more than Marlins batters have averaged on the year (8.2 hits per game).

Comparing defensive stats, Miami owns the National League's No. 8-rated road mark, allowing 4.5 runs per game on the highway. Atlanta, on the other hand, rates No. 7 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Miami, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -300 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Miami looks to rebound from a loss to the Braves, who beat them 4-3 on Tuesday behind a start from Kris Medlen at Turner Field.




Miami Marlins Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Atlanta Braves Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 7-3
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few Marlins at Braves trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 19 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 20 of Atlanta's last 24 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Miami at Atlanta, Thursday, September 27