Braves vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 2

min read
MLB betting odds, predictions and betting odds for today's games
(AP Photo)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 02, 2023, 3:31 PM
  • The Marlins are -125 favorites vs the Braves
  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Sandy Alcantara
  • Watch the game on BSFL

The Atlanta Braves (+105) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (-125) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Miami.

The Marlins are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+165).

The Braves vs Marlins Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 19-10 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 12-17 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -200O 7.5 -110+105
Marlins -1.5 +165U 7.5 -110-125

Braves vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 66.7% 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.


Bet now on Braves vs Marlins and all games with BetMGM


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 26 games (+9.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.55 Units / 56% ROI)

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

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Garrett Cooper has hit the Runs Under in his last 13 games at home (+13.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Garrett Cooper has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+8.90 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Jorge Soler has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 16 games at home (+7.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+7.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Yuli Gurriel has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.45 Units / 50% ROI)

Marlins vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Jorge Soler 0.5 +333 0.5 -600
Jazz Chisholm 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Jon Berti 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Matt Olson 0.5 +320 0.5 -550

Marlins vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Jorge Soler 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Jazz Chisholm 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Jon Berti 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Matt Olson 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Marlins vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Jorge Soler 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Jazz Chisholm 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Jon Berti 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Matt Olson 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Marlins vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Elder 4.5 +110 4.5 -150
Sandy Alcantara 5.5 -160 5.5 +125
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+12.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 15 away games (+6.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+9.80 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+8.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+6.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+3.85 Units / 27% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 13-16 against the Run Line (-2.2 Units / -6.65% ROI).

  • 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 12.99% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.1 Units / 16.16% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.95 Units / -24.65% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 12-17 against the Run Line (-9.9 Units / -24.51% ROI).

  • 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 14.84% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.45 Units / -17.19% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.7 Units / 8.4% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 64% (28/44) against Bryce Elder this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Bryce Elder allowed a batting average of .322 vs right-handed batters (eighth worst)– ninth Percentile and just .143 vs left-handed batters over the last 30 days (fourth best among qualified SPs)– 94th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 55% (45/82) against Bryce Elder this season — 9th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 91st Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .095 (2-for-21) against Bryce Elder with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .244 — 97th Percentile.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Sandy Alcantara has a strike rate of 72% (1,149/1,591) against right-handed batters since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — 100th Percentile.

Sandy Alcantara has a strike rate of 72% (756/1,049) in two strike counts since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a swing rate of 56% (884/1,591) against Sandy Alcantara since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 50% — 100th Percentile.

Sandy Alcantara has allowed an OPS of 1.264 (25 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .699 — fourth Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

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

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 12-5 (.706) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves were 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Marlins are just 10-47 (.175) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .294.

The Marlins are 7-0 (1.000) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .799.

The Marlins are just 115-19 (.858) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .910.

The Marlins are 1-12 (.077) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .046.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .793 (1,982 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

Braves hitters are slugging .444 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .397.

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

The Braves are batting .269 against LHP since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

The Marlins are batting just .221 against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Marlins hitters have an OBP of just .283 (1,521 PA’s) against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Marlins hitters have 877 strikeouts in 3,217 PA’s (27%) against LHP since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Marlins hitters are averaging just 3.65 pitches per plate appearance against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.92.

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 — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 31% of their games this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

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%.

Marlins pitchers have won only 0% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

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

The Marlins have won just 25% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Marlins vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Garrett Cooper (Marlins): Stomach, Day-to-Day
  • 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): The Miami Marlins placed OF Avisaíl García on the 10-day injured list., D10
  • Max Meyer (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Raisel Iglesias (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Orlando Arcia (Braves): Wrist, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Luetge (Braves): Bicep, D15
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Travis d’Arnaud (Braves): Concussion, D7
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

Bet now on Braves vs Marlins and all games with BetMGM


Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated MLB betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

BetMGM First Bet Offer $1,500
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.