Braves vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 4

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  • The Braves are -110 favorites vs the Marlins
  • Braves starting pitcher: Dylan Dodd
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Atlanta Braves (-110) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (-110) on Thursday, May 4, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Miami.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+150).

The Braves vs Marlins Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 21-10 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 12-19 ATS.

Braves vs. Marlins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +150O 8.5 -105-110
Marlins +1.5 -185U 8.5 -115-110

Braves vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB matchup with 62.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Marlins and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 28 games (+11.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.80 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+7.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Hits Over in his last 7 away games (+7.00 Units / 61% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Marlins players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jorge Soler has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+9.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Jorge Soler has hit the RBIs Under in his last 9 games at home (+9.00 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.25 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Jorge Soler has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 11 games (+7.95 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Jean Segura has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 20 games (+7.95 Units / 40% ROI)

Marlins vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Soler 0.5 +210 0.5 -300
Nick Fortes 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Matt Olson 0.5 +450 0.5 -1000
Sean Murphy 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Bryan De La Cruz 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600

Marlins vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Soler 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Nick Fortes 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Matt Olson 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Sean Murphy 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Bryan De La Cruz 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Marlins vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Soler 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Nick Fortes 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Matt Olson 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Sean Murphy 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Bryan De La Cruz 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Marlins vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jesus Luzardo 6.5 +105 6.5 -135
Dodd 3.5 -145 3.5 +110
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+14.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 away games (+10.25 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+8.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 17 away games (+8.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+9.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+6.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+3.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 games at home (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 15-16 against the Run Line (-0.05 Units / -0.14% ROI).

  • 21-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 16.46% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting on the total runs Over for +5 Units / 14.81% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.05 Units / -23.37% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 12-19 against the Run Line (-12.25 Units / -28.66% ROI).

  • 16-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 7.46% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.55 Units / -16.37% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.6 Units / 7.57% ROI

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Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jesus Luzardo has allowed an OBP of .576 (33 PA’s) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .312 — first Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 12% (9/73) against Jesus Luzardo this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (16/91) against Jesus Luzardo this season — tied for 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .481 (13-for-27) against Jesus Luzardo when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .249 — first Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Braves are 25-17 (.595) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .294.

The Braves are 13-3 (.812) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 14-3 (.824) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .477.

The Braves are 6-4 (.600) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .261.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Marlins are 15-0 (1.000) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .739.

The Marlins are 1-14 (.067) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Marlins are just 61-15 (.803) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .878.

The Marlins are just 10-48 (.172) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .294.

Braves hitters are slugging .442 against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .395.

Braves hitters are slugging .302 with two-strikes since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Braves hitters are slugging .447 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .397.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .804 (2,032 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Marlins hitters have 414 strikeouts in 1,529 PA’s (27%) against LHP since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Marlins hitters have an OBP of just .283 (1,529 PA’s) against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Marlins hitters have an OPS of just .623 (1,529 PA’s) against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Marlins hitters have grounded into 31 double plays in 192 opportunities (16%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Braves pitchers have won 100% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Braves pitchers have won 64% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Marlins pitchers have won only 0% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers have an ERA of 5.84 (111.0 IP) on the road this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.49.

Marlins pitchers have an ERA of 6.41 (139.0 IP) against division opponents this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.49.

Marlins vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Garrett Cooper (Marlins): Ear Infection, D10
  • Thomas Nance (Marlins): Shoulder, D60
  • Johnny Cueto (Marlins): Bicep, D15
  • Jon Chargois (Marlins): Oblique, D15
  • Trevor Rogers (Marlins): Forearm , D15
  • Joseph Wendle (Marlins): Oblique, D10
  • Nicholas Enright (Marlins): Illness, D60
  • Anthony Bender (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Avisaíl García (Marlins): Back, D10
  • Max Meyer (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Harris II (Braves): Leg, Day-to-Day
  • Raisel Iglesias (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Orlando Arcia (Braves): Wrist, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Lucas Luetge (Braves): Bicep, D15
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Travis d’Arnaud (Braves): Concussion, D7
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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