The Miami Marlins (18-24) travel to Atlanta to take on the Braves (21-24) on Friday to kick off a three-game series between these NL East rivals.
Miami most recently was swept in a two-game set by the Rays and now has dropped four of their past five contests overall.
Atlanta took two of three from Philadelphia this week. The Braves are trying to turn their season around and will aim to keep improving against the Marlins.
The first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM EST on Thursday, May 27th, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA.
Let’s take a look at the best MLB picks today and MLB betting trends for this contest.
Marlins at Braves Stats
Miami Marlins Cardinals Stats
The Marlins’ record isn’t good. That’s just a fact.
But their statistics haven’t been all that bad.
Miami’s pitching has especially stood out. They rank 7th in team ERA, 14th in WHIP, and 9th in batting average against.
However, the Marlins have hit the ball fairly well. They are 10th in batting average, 9th in OBP, and 14th in slugging percentage.
There is no question that this is a Marlins team capable of having a better record on the season. But they are an interesting team from a betting perspective. The casual fan may check out their record and avoid placing bets on them, but they feature tons of upset potential.
This is especially true against an extremely inconsistent Braves squad.
The National League’s reigning Rookie of the Year runner-up Trevor Rogers (2-5, 5.20), is the scheduled starter for Miami. Rogers is trying to get it going in 2022 after a tremendous 2021 campaign.
Atlanta Braves Stats
The Braves won a big series with the Phillies. They are feeling good, but they cannot afford to take the Marlins for granted.
The Braves’ numbers tell the story as to why they have struggled in 2022.
Atlanta is 20th in team ERA and 21st in WHIP. Pitchers such as Ian Anderson and Charlie Morton have performed well below expectations.
The offense has been decent in terms of hitting for power. Atlanta ranks 5th in home runs and 8th in slugging. However, they are just 16th in batting average, 19th in OBP, and 17th in runs scored.
Most people expect the Braves to turn things around and get hot, and a good series over the weekend could spark a hot stretch for Atlanta.
Ian Anderson (3-3, 4.07) gets the ball for the Braves to open the series. The young right-hander hasn’t pitched well so far in 2022. But he is someone who the Braves will be alright with as the season progresses.
Matchup Information
Marlins at Braves Betting Trends
- The Marlins are 22-20 against the run line this season.
- The Braves are 21-24 against the run line this year.
- Atlanta is 8-17 against the run line at their home field.
- Miami is 12-8 against the run line on the road.
- The Braves are 10-18 against the run line as a favorite.
- The Marlins are 16-6 against the run line as an underdog.
Marlins at Braves Betting Predictions
The Marlins and Trevor Rogers will look to upset the odds in Atlanta on Friday night. Can they get the job done?
This is a difficult game to bet on due to the inconsistency of the Braves. On paper, the Braves should realistically win this game. But they haven’t played according to their projections by any means in 2022.
And I like the Marlins. They have one of the most exciting young pitching staffs in MLB, and they also feature a sneaky talented offense.
Obviously, taking a chance on Miami means going against the MLB odds. And the majority of bettors will likely place their money on the Braves for this Friday night ball game.
But go ahead and take a chance on the Marlins. Trevor Rogers is a better pitcher than his numbers indicate, and the Marlins’ offense should produce enough runs to give the team a shot at winning.
Conclusion
The Braves are listed as the favorites according to most sportsbooks. Betting on the Marlins could lead to a successful payout for bettors on Friday.
Take the Marlins on the spread and moneyline.
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