The Miami Marlins (18-25) will try to end their three-game losing streak when they visit the Atlanta Braves (22-24) on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET. Bookmakers consider the Braves to be -121 favorites for the contest, while the Marlins are +102 underdogs looking for the upset. Tucker Davidson starts for Atlanta while Sandy Alcantara is Miami’s starter for the contest.
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Braves vs. Marlins Spread and Betting Line
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -121 | +102 | 8.5 | -106 | -114 | -1.5 | +165 | -200 |
Computer Predictions for Braves vs. Marlins
Our computer pick: Miami Marlins (+102) and Over (8.5)
Braves vs. Marlins Game Info
- Atlanta Braves probable starting pitcher: Tucker Davidson
- Miami Marlins probable starting pitcher: Sandy Alcantara
- Game Day: Saturday, May 28, 2022
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Pitching Matchup
| Davidson | Alcantara | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GS | 9 |
| 1-1 | W-L | 4-2 |
| 8.71 | ERA | 2.11 |
| 10.1 | IP | 59.2 |
| 9 | BB | 22 |
| 7 | SO | 49 |
Braves Starter Tucker Davidson
- Davidson (1-1) takes the mound for the Braves to make his third start this season.
- In his most recent time out on Monday, the lefty tossed 2 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up five earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In three appearances this season, he has put up an 8.71 ERA and averages 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .279 against him.
- He will face off against a Marlins offense that ranks 20th in MLB with 346 total hits (on a .240 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .389 (14th in MLB) with 43 total home runs (16th in MLB).
Marlins Starter Sandy Alcantara
- The Marlins’ Alcantara (4-2) will make his 10th start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up no earned runs and allowed six hits in nine innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.11 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .201 in nine games this season.
- He’s going for his fourth quality start in a row.
- Alcantara will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
- The Braves have scored 191 runs this season, which ranks 15th in MLB. They are batting .230 for the campaign with 57 home runs, fifth in the league.
- The right-hander has allowed the Braves to go 6-for-33 with three doubles in nine innings this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 26-year-old’s 2.11 ERA ranks ninth, 1.073 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 7.4 K/9 ranks 37th.
Braves Betting Picks & Insights
- This season, the Braves have been favored 28 times and won 15, or 53.6%, of those games.
- This season, Atlanta has won 14 of its 25 games, or 56%, when favored by at least -121 on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 54.8% chance to win.
- So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 26 of their 46 games with a total.
- In 46 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 21-25-0 ATS.
Marlins Betting Picks & Insights
- The Marlins have been chosen as underdogs in 22 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (31.8%) in those games.
- This year, Miami has won four of 16 games when listed as at least +102 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 49.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Miami and their opponents have gone over in 21 of their 43 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Marlins have an against the spread record of 22-21-0 in 43 games with a line this season.
Braves Leaders & Batting Stats
- Ozzie Albies is hitting .246 with nine doubles, six home runs and 12 walks.
- Of all batters in the majors, Albies’ home run total places him 49th, and his RBI tally puts him 56th.
- Matt Olson is batting .247 with 18 doubles, five home runs and 32 walks.
- Among all MLB hitters, Olson ranks 75th in homers and 135th in RBI.
- Austin Riley has launched a team-high 10 homers.
- Riley is on a five-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is batting .400 with a double, two home runs, a walk and three RBI.
- Dansby Swanson has 23 RBI while hitting .258. Both pace his team.
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | 46 | .246 | .295 | .393 | 6 | 22 | 45 |
| Matt Olson | 46 | .247 | .368 | .441 | 5 | 16 | 42 |
| Austin Riley | 45 | .239 | .316 | .466 | 10 | 21 | 42 |
| Dansby Swanson | 46 | .258 | .328 | .434 | 6 | 23 | 41 |
| Marcell Ozuna | 45 | .226 | .265 | .390 | 8 | 20 | 40 |
Marlins Leaders & Batting Stats
- The Marlins are lead in runs batted in by Jazz Chisholm with a mark of 27, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .290.
- Chisholm is 43rd in homers and 21st in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Jorge Soler has hit a team-high nine home runs.
- Soler is 19th among all batters in the big leagues in home runs, and 56th in RBI.
- Jesus Aguilar is hitting .266 with six doubles, six home runs and 14 walks.
- Garrett Cooper is batting .270 with 10 doubles, three home runs and 14 walks.
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm | 34 | .290 | .341 | .581 | 7 | 27 | 36 |
| Jorge Soler | 40 | .204 | .297 | .428 | 9 | 22 | 31 |
| Jesús Aguilar | 41 | .266 | .320 | .422 | 6 | 20 | 41 |
| Garrett Cooper | 40 | .270 | .352 | .409 | 3 | 17 | 37 |
| Joey Wendle | 26 | .293 | .356 | .439 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
Betting Tips for Braves vs. Marlins
Our best bet is the Marlins on the moneyline at +102 after taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will over the total of 8.5 runs.