Braves vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 15

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Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez flies out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Miami.
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  • The Braves are -175 favorites vs the Marlins
  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Johnny Cueto
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Atlanta Braves (-175) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (+145) on Friday, September 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Miami.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Braves vs Marlins Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 96-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 67-80 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 -110O 9 -105-175
Marlins +1.5 -110U 9 -115+145

Braves vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 78.1% 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 Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 31 games (+16.90 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 34 of his last 50 games (+15.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 33 games (+15.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 31 of his last 45 games (+14.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Over in 32 of his last 46 games (+12.15 Units / 19% ROI)

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

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Luis Arraez has hit the Hits Under in 30 of his last 37 games (+16.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Singles Under in 24 of his last 34 games (+12.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 35 games (+12.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Jake Burger has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 33 games (+10.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 29% ROI)

Marlins vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Jazz Chisholm 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Matt Olson 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Jake Burger 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Bryan De La Cruz 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Marlins vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Jazz Chisholm 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Matt Olson 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jake Burger 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Bryan De La Cruz 0.5 -250 0.5 +180

Marlins vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Jazz Chisholm 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Matt Olson 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Jake Burger 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Bryan De La Cruz 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Marlins vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Elder 3.5 -130 3.5 +100
Johnny Cueto 3.5 +120 3.5 -155
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 77 of their last 137 games (+14.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 53 of their last 89 games (+13.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 63 of their last 89 games (+13.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+5.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 52 games (+10.97 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 49 games (+7.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 27 of their last 50 games at home (+5.52 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+5.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.63 Units / 53% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 76-70 against the Run Line (+2.55 Units / 1.48% ROI).

  • 96-50 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.1 Units / 4.27% ROI
  • 80-63 when betting on the total runs Over for +10.55 Units / 6.54% ROI
  • 63-80 when betting on the total runs Under for -24.85 Units / -15.52% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 67-80 against the Run Line (-29.9 Units / -15.27% ROI).

  • 75-72 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -0.87% ROI
  • 66-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.2 Units / -11.28% ROI
  • 77-66 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.35 Units / 2.68% ROI

Bryce Elder has an average fastball velocity of just 89.8 MPH this season — tied for 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 94.0 — fifth Percentile.

Bryce Elder has located his fastballs down 45% of the time (587/1,296) this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 59% (134/227) against Bryce Elder this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 95th Percentile.

Bryce Elder has a strikeout rate of just 36% (120 SO in 336 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — fifth Percentile.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .464 (13-for-28) against Johnny Cueto in close and late situations since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 122 total IP; League Avg: .240 — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .124 (12 GB hits out of 97 GBs) against Johnny Cueto with runners on base since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 122 total IP; League Avg: .245 — 100th Percentile.

Johnny Cueto has a strikeout rate of just 7% (2 SO in 31 PAs) in close and late situations since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 122 total IP; League Avg: 23% — second Percentile.

Johnny Cueto has located his fastball inside 49% of the time (708/1,432) since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 122 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Braves are 26-39 (.400) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .219.

The Braves are 160-33 (.829) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

The Braves are 45-35 (.562) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 19-7 (.731) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Marlins are 13-139 (.086) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .049.

The Marlins are just 33-75 (.306) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Marlins are just 11-29 (.275) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .443.

The Marlins are just 20-71 (.220) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .302.

Braves hitters have an OBP of .400 (682 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

Braves hitters are slugging .532 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .419.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .844 (5,612 PA’s) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .735.

Braves hitters are slugging .701 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .578.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 41% of balls they’ve put into play this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 41% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters have 91 extra-base hits out of 328 total hits (just 28%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% in close and late situations since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% in late innings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Marlins pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Marlins pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Marlins pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% since last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Matthew Barnes (Marlins): Hip, D60
  • Sandy Alcantara (Marlins): Forearm, D15
  • Trevor Rogers (Marlins): Forearm , D60
  • Jonathan Davis (Marlins): Knee, D60
  • Avisaíl García (Marlins): Hamstring, D10
  • Jorge Soler (Marlins): Oblique, D10
  • Anthony Bender (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Huascar Brazoban (Marlins): Hamstring, D15
  • Max Meyer (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Yonny Chirinos (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Samuel Hilliard (Braves): Heel, D60
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Soroka (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Daysbel Hernández (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Collin McHugh (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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