The Atlanta Braves host Miami on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 26-17 mark against the 17-27 Marlins in MLB betting odds action at SunTrust Park.
The match puts starter Jose Urena for the Miami Marlins on the hill facing Sean Newcomb for the Atlanta Braves. Urena brings a 0-6 mark to the game, while Newcomb is 4-1 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami Marlins were listed as 174 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 9 before betting started earlier on Saturday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.3-0.7 win for the Braves on Saturday. 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 (26-17) will face the 17-27 Marlins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Miami injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Atlanta Braves rated this week at No. 12 and the Miami Marlins sitting at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 4-ranked scoring average of 5.23 runs per game, against a Miami Marlins offense rated No. 30 and scoring 3.41 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.3 hits per game to date this season, more than the Marlins hitters have managed (7.75 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Atlanta has the No. 9-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Marlins own the No. 26 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
D Straily silenced the Braves bats in a 2-0 victory last time out versus Atlanta at SunTrust Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Atlanta, Sunday, May 20th