Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins MLB Betting Preview, Odds, and Predictions
Date: Saturday, September 16th, 4:10 ET
Location: loanDepot Park
TV: MLBN
Money Line: Braves -136/Marlins +113
Total Line: 9
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Miami Marlins and the Braves on Saturday, September 16th at loanDepot Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | -136 | -1.5 | O 9 (-115) |
| MIA | +113 | +1.5 | U 9 (-105) |
Braves vs. Marlins Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 1 | RF |
| Ozzie Albies | 2 | 2B |
| Austin Riley | 3 | 3B |
| Matt Olson | 4 | 1B |
| Marcell Ozuna | 5 | DH |
| Eddie Rosario | 6 | LF |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 7 | C |
| Orlando Arcia | 8 | SS |
| Michael Harris II | 9 | CF |
| Jared Shuster | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | 1 | 2B |
| Josh Bell | 2 | DH |
| Jake Burger | 3 | 3B |
| Bryan De La Cruz | 4 | LF |
| Yuli Gurriel | 5 | 1B |
| Garrett Hampson | 6 | RF |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 7 | CF |
| Jon Berti | 8 | SS |
| Nick Fortes | 9 | C |
| Bryan Hoeing | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Atlanta Braves: 96-51 SU / OU 81-62 / Runline 78-69
The Braves head into today’s game in first place in the NL East on a record of 96-51. Over their last five games, they have put together an above .500 record of 3-2. At home, Atlanta is 47-25 and 49-26 on the road. Their overall series record comes in at 33-10-3.
- The Braves have covered the runline in 53.1% of their games and have an average run margin of 1.6
- The Braves have been favored in 90.5% of their games and have runline records of 37-35 and 41-34 at home and on the road, respectively
- The over has hit in 57% of the Braves’ 147 games at 81-62.
So far this season, the Marlins have an overall record of 76-72, putting them 3rd in the NL East. Currently, they are 20.5 games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 35-40 and 41-32 at home. The team’s series record is 23-22-2.
- The Marlins have covered the runline in 45.9% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.4
- The Marlins have been favored in 45.9% of their games and have runline records of 31-42 and 37-38 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Marlins have an over/under record of just 68-77.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Shuster | 10 | 10 | 49 | 4-3 | 5.25 | 1.41 | 5 |
Starter Jared Shuster comes in with an overall record of 4-3 for the Braves. Having made 10 appearances, his ERA is 5.25 and he has a K/9 figure of 5.07. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.95 and an OBP of .316.
Having allowed four runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Giants, Jared Shuster is coming off a game that resulted in a loss for the Braves.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hoeing | 30 | 6 | 62 | 2-2 | 4.04 | 1.22 | 10 |
Bryan Hoeing heads into the game with an overall record of 2-2 and an ERA of 4.04. In his 18 appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 3.52 and record of 1-2. At home, he has put together a mark of 1-0 and ERA of 3.24. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.22, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .230. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .443.
Bryan Hoeing struggled in his most recent appearance, giving up zero runs in only one inning of work. In the game, the Marlins fell by a score of 4-2 to the Brewers.
Braves vs. Marlins Offense Outlook
The Braves have played 147 games this season and currently hold a 1st position in the league with an average of 5.8 runs per game. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 283 times, putting Atlanta 1st in the league. Their batting average stands at .275, including .263 on the road and .275 at home.
Atlanta Braves Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | .337 | .418 | .586 | 98 | 37 | 66 |
| Matt Olson | .279 | .385 | .612 | 128 | 51 | 1 |
| Austin Riley | .278 | .340 | .512 | 89 | 35 | 3 |
Atlanta Braves Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | .373 | 8 | 6 | 2 | .613 |
| Matt Olson | .333 | 6 | 4 | 3 | .933 |
| Michael Harris II | .340 | 7 | 6 | 3 | .840 |
| Austin Riley | .380 | 7 | 5 | 1 | .720 |
| Marcell Ozuna | .130 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .300 |
This season, Miami is 27th in the league in terms of runs scored, averaging 4.1 runs per game. Their home run count is currently around the league average, with 149 long balls hit. The team’s current batting average of .257 is 6th in the league, while their away batting average is ranked 18th compared to 4th at home.
Miami Marlins Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Soler | .240 | .329 | .513 | 71 | 35 | 1 |
| Luis Arraez | .349 | .390 | .463 | 66 | 9 | 2 |
| Jake Burger | .240 | .301 | .510 | 70 | 31 | 1 |
Miami Marlins Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | .347 | 7 | 4 | 3 | .787 |
| Jacob Stallings | .278 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .444 |
| Garrett Hampson | .400 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .550 |
| Xavier Edwards | .267 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .267 |
| Jake Burger | .247 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .287 |
Free MLB Pick
Miami +118
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