Atlanta Braves Starter Sean Newcomb Out to Silence Miami Marlins Bats in MLB Contest

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Atlanta and Miami on Friday, with the host Braves trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

For the Atlanta Braves, Sean Newcomb gets the ball, charged with keeping the Miami Marlins hitters off the base paths. He'll face Dan Straily, 4-4 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of 108 for the Atlanta Braves in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 10 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.3-4.6 victory for the Marlins. 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 29-36 record to the battle against the 29-35 Marlins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Miami injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 19-ranked Atlanta Braves and the No. 7-rated Miami Marlins in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 18-ranked scoring average of 4.65 runs per game, against a Miami Marlins offense rated No. 16 and scoring 4.72 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.28 hits per game to date this season, less than the Marlins hitters have managed (9.33 per nine innings).

Defensively, Miami features the No. 22-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.09 runs per game. Atlanta, meanwhile, comes in at No. 25 at home, scoring 4.2 runs per game.