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MLB · 4 weeks ago

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

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Braves @ Marlins – First Pitch: 4:10 p.m.

Expected Forecast: Clear Sky, 84°
 

Tonight, we’ve got an intriguing NL East matchup on our hands, with the Miami Marlins taking on the Atlanta Braves. The odds are close with Atlanta at -109 and Miami at -110, showing the respect both teams have earned so far this season. This game is a bit of a head-scratcher for us handicappers, but let’s break it down.

Dueling Lefties: Luzardo vs. Dodd

On the mound for the Marlins, we’ve got Jesus Luzardo, a lefty who’s been solid with a 3.96 FIP and a strong 28% strikeout rate. His walk rate is also under 6%, which is impressive. However, there’s a catch: his weighted on-base percentage (wOBA) is .347 against lefties, coupled with a .250 ISO power number. Against righties, it’s slightly elevated at .339 with a .198 ISO. Quite the anomaly, right?

Now let’s look at Dylan Dodd, another lefty with a respectable 3.63 xFIP. His strikeout rate is a measly 14%, and his splits tell another story. Against left-handed batters, he’s got an astounding .654 wOBA and a .625 ISO. Though it’s only based on eight at-bats, it’s still worth noting. Against righties, he has a .397 wOBA.

Searching for Value

We’re scratching our heads trying to find the value in this matchup. With both pitchers showing strong xFIP numbers but poor wOBA stats, it’s tough to determine which way this game will go. And with such tight moneyline odds, it’s like flipping a coin.

Keep an Eye on the Total

One interesting tidbit to consider is Miami’s penchant for low-scoring games at home. They rank second in the league for under bets in their own ballpark, with over 75% of their home games going under the total. Tonight’s total is set at 8.5, so it might be worth keeping an eye on that as you place your bets.

This Marlins-Braves showdown is a tough one to call, but it’s sure to be an exciting game to watch. Whether you’re betting on the moneyline or looking at the total, there’s plenty of intrigue in this NL East battle.

 

Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:

  Spread Total Moneyline  
 Braves -1.5  +137  O 8.5  -111  -121  Open
+150  8.5  -114  -109  Current
 Marlins +1.5   -166  U 8.5  -109  +105  Open
 -181  8.5   -106  -110  Current

Projected Lineups:

Braves

Starting Pitcher: Dylan Dodd: 1-1, 7.71 ERA, 5.79 K/9

1. RF  Ronald Acuña Jr.   .355, 6 HR, 19 RBI
2. 1B  Matt Olson   .246, 8 HR, 25 RBI
3. 3B  Austin Riley   .239, 6 HR, 18 RBI
4. C  Sean Murphy   .289, 8 HR, 23 RBI
5. 2B  Ozzie Albies   .275, 9 HR, 26 RBI
6. SS  Vaughn Grissom   .276, 0 HR, 6 RBI
7. DH  Marcell Ozuna   .147, 4 HR, 7 RBI
8. LF  Eddie Rosario   .224, 3 HR, 9 RBI
9. CF  Kevin Pillar   .259, 2 HR, 7 RBI

 

Marlins

Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo: 2-1, 3.48 ERA, 10.16 K/9

1. SS  Jon Berti   .241, 2 HR, 8 RBI
2. DH  Jorge Soler   .202, 5 HR, 10 RBI
3. 2B  Luis Arraez   .432, 1 HR, 12 RBI
4. 1B  Yuli Gurriel   .310, 2 HR, 5 RBI
5. 3B  Jean Segura   .200, 0 HR, 3 RBI
6. RF  Garrett Hampson   .265, 1 HR, 5 RBI
7. C  Nick Fortes   .222, 1 HR, 5 RBI
8. LF  Bryan De La Cruz   .250, 2 HR, 9 RBI
9. CF  Peyton Burdick   .000, 0 HR, 0 RBI

Betting Insights:

Braves

  • The Atlanta Braves are 11-3 (.786) on the road as a favorite in 2023
  • The over hit in 2 of the Atlanta Braves last 5 games on the road in 2023

Marlins

  • The over hit in 5 of the Miami Marlins last 18 games at home in 2023
  • The Miami Marlins are 3-2 (.600) at home as an underdog in their last five games in 2023

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