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

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Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) runs to first base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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  • The Braves are -250 favorites vs the Marlins
  • Marlins vs Braves Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Miami Marlins (+195) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-250) on Friday, August 2, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Marlins are 40-69 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 49-59 ATS.

Marlins vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Marlins starting pitcher: Max Meyer 2-1, 3.86 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Schwellenbach 4-5, 4.06 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins+1.5 -105O 9 -120+195
Braves -1.5 -115U 9 +100-250

Marlins vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB game with 66.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Marlins Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jake Burger has hit the Home Runs Over in 9 of his last 27 games (+20.40 Units / 76% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 26 games (+14.95 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 27 games (+13.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 23 games (+13.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Jake Burger has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+12.85 Units / 55% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Austin Riley has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 20 games at home (+18.10 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Jarred Kelenic has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 26 games (+14.65 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 28 of his last 39 games (+14.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Under in 31 of his last 40 games (+12.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Jarred Kelenic has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+12.50 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 50 away games (+16.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 82 games (+12.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 52 of their last 91 games (+9.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games (+6.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 61 of their last 94 games (+28.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in their last 7 games (+7.25 Units / 79% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.05 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 54% ROI)

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are 51-58 against the Run Line (-23.56 Units / -16.41% ROI).

  • 40-69 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.7 Units / -15.36% ROI
  • 60-46 when betting on the total runs Over for +10 Units / 8.31% ROI
  • 46-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -19.05 Units / -15.94% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 49-59 against the Run Line (-11.7 Units / -9.13% ROI).

  • 59-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.75 Units / -8.44% ROI
  • 39-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -30.8 Units / -26.09% ROI
  • 64-39 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.9 Units / 17.46% ROI

Braves vs Marlins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +230 0.5 -300
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Jake Burger (MIA) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700

Braves vs Marlins Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Eddie Rosario (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Jake Burger (MIA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Orlando Arcia (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Braves vs Marlins RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Travis D'Arnaud (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Braves vs Marlins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Valente Bellozo (MIA) 3.5 -155 3.5 +115
Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) 5.5 -135 5.5 +100

No Matchup notes for this Game

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Spencer Schwellenbach has a strike rate of 71% (624/884) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 99th Percentile.

Spencer Schwellenbach’s has 19 strikeouts and no walks in his last two starts — tied for best in MLB K:BB ratio over the last two weeks; League Avg: 3.2 — 100th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 16% (3/19) against Spencer Schwellenbach in his last two starts — lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 43% — first Percentile.

Spencer Schwellenbach has a strike rate of 72% (134/187) in his last two starts — 3rd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 65% — 97th Percentile.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Marlins are just 13-13 (.500) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .760.

The Marlins are just 10-15 (.400) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .638.

The Marlins are just 21-9 (.700) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .856.

The Marlins are just 3-16 (.158) after a road win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .459.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Braves are just 3-8 (.273) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .429.

The Braves are just 7-15 (.318) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .415.

The Braves are 88-40 (.688) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .568.

The Braves are 45-112 (.287) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .205.

Marlins hitters have an OPS of just .622 (1,273 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .719.

Marlins hitters have an OBP of just .297 (3,978 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 43% of balls they’ve put into play since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters are slugging just .337 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .402.

Braves hitters are slugging .483 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .412.

Braves hitters are slugging .686 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .573.

The Braves are batting .303 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .265.

Braves hitters are slugging .464 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .408.

Marlins pitchers have won only 5% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Marlins pitchers have won only 8% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Marlins have allowed 5.45 runs per game (305/56) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.39.

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

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.6 MPH (2,532 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.6 MPH this season (2,532 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9

Braves vs. Marlins Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jimmy Herget (Atlanta Braves): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Tyler Matzek (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Michael Harris (Atlanta Braves): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Spencer Strider (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Fried (Atlanta Braves): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Jordan Luplow (Atlanta Braves): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Austin Riley (Atlanta Braves): Personal, Paternity
  • Ray Kerr (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Ronald Acuna (Atlanta Braves): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Peyton Burdick (Miami Marlins): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
  • Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Dane Myers (Miami Marlins): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Sixto Sanchez (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Ryan Weathers (Miami Marlins): Finger, 60-Day IL
  • Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jesus Luzardo (Miami Marlins): Back, 60-Day IL
  • Braxton Garrett (Miami Marlins): Forearm, 15-Day IL

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