Marlins vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 6

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 Miami Marlins (+125) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-150) on August 6, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Marlins are against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are ATS.

Marlins vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Marlins starting pitcher: Janson Junk 5-6, 4.56 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Martin Perez 7-6, 3.25 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins+1.5 -160O 9 +100+125
Braves -1.5 +135U 9 -120-150

Marlins vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 55.6% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marlins Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 25 games (+19.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Total Bases Under in 22 of his last 25 away games (+18.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Leonardo Jimenez has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 games (+12.50 Units / 156% ROI)
  • Otto Lopez has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Mauricio Dubon has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+19.05 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games at home (+14.00 Units / 175% ROI)
  • Drake Baldwin has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+10.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+10.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the RBIs Over in 12 of his last 20 games at home (+10.25 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+12.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games (+9.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 50 games (+8.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games (+5.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+13.55 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+13.50 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+11.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.95 Units / 38% ROI)

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves vs Marlins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Matt Olson +280
Heriberto Hernandez +390
Drake Baldwin +390
Ronald Acuna Jr. +400
Michael Harris II +425

Braves vs Marlins Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Xavier Edwards 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Javier Sanoja 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Heriberto Hernandez 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -220 0.5 +160

Braves vs Marlins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Griffin Conine 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Agustin Ramirez 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Ronald Acuna Jr. 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Matt Olson 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Esteury Ruiz 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Marlins are 30-4 (.882) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Marlins are just 12-24 (.333) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Braves (sixth in runs allowed).

The Marlins are 30-4 (.882) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Marlins were just 39-14 (.736) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .856.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Braves are 8-2 (.800) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Braves are 8-3 (.727) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB.

The Braves are 6-38 (.136) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Braves are 28-17 (.622) after a loss this season — best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a groundball batting average of .281 this season — best in MLB.

The Marlins have a winning percentage of 60% at home this season — 5th best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a groundball batting average of .305 with runners on base this season — best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a Hard-Hit Rate of just 36% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB.

Braves hitters have been successful in 100% of their sacrifice bunt attempts this season — tied for best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .298 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

The Braves have a winning percentage of 60% this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Braves hitters have struck out in just 21% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

The Marlins have won just 8% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Marlins pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 63% this season — 5th highest in MLB.

The Marlins have allowed 3.70 runs per game (211/57) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Marlins pitchers have allowed a slugging percentage of just .374 this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves have won 50% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 105 MPH 217 times this season — 4th fewest in MLB.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Braves have still managed to win 32% of the time this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 45% of their games at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

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