Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins odds, tips and betting trends

The Atlanta Braves (7-9) will host the Miami Marlins (6-8), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Marlins are an underdog (+111 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Braves (-131). The matchup on the mound for …

The Atlanta Braves (7-9) will host the Miami Marlins (6-8), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.

The Marlins are an underdog (+111 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Braves (-131). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Bryce Elder (1-1), and Jesus Luzardo (0-1) getting the nod for the Miami Marlins.

Yesterday, the Marlins picked up a 9-7 win over the Braves, with Steven Okert (0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) earning the win for the Marlins. Jazz Chisholm finished 4-for-6 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Spencer Strider (0.0 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Braves.

Prepare for the Braves vs. Marlins with what you need to know about Sunday’s game.

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-131, bet $131 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Marlins (+111, bet $100 to win $111)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • The Braves have been favorites in nine games this season and won four (44.4%) of those contests.
  • Atlanta has a record of 4-5 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -131 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 56.7%.
  • Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in seven of 16 chances this season.
  • The Braves have an ATS record of 6-10-0 in 16 games with a spread this season.

Bryce Elder (Braves Probable Starter)

  • Elder will take to the mound for the Braves, his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing three hits against the San Diego Padres.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 4.50, a 1.4 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.400.
  • The Marlins are batting .237 this season, 11th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .370 (13th in the league) with 12 home runs.

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves rank third in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.
  • Fueled by 54 extra-base hits, the Braves rank seventh in MLB with a .412 slugging percentage this season.
  • Atlanta has a team batting average of .233 this season, which ranks 15th among MLB teams.
  • The Braves have scored 64 runs (4.0 per game) this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 22nd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.6 whiffs per contest.

Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

  • The Marlins have won in three of the nine contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Miami has a win-loss record of 3-3 when favored by +111 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 47.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Marlins have an against the spread mark of 8-6-0 in 14 games with a line this season.

Jesús Luzardo (Marlins Probable Starter)

  • Luzardo (0-1) gets the starting nod for the Marlins, his third of the season.
  • His last appearance came on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when the lefty tossed 4 1/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .243 against him this season. He has a 4.82 ERA and 14.5 strikeouts per nine innings over his two appearances.
  • Luzardo has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this season heading into this outing.
  • The opposing Braves offense has a collective .233 batting average, and is ninth in the league with 121 total hits and 13th in MLB action with 64 runs scored. They have the seventh-ranked slugging percentage (.412) and are third in all of MLB with 19 home runs.

Marlins Batting Stats

  • The Marlins average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 19th in baseball with 12 total home runs .
  • This season, the Marlins rank 13th in baseball with a .370 slugging percentage.
  • Miami has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.237).
  • Averaging 3.9 runs per game (54 total), the Marlins are the 19th-highest scoring team in MLB action.
  • Miami’s .319 on-base percentage ranks 10th-best in baseball.
  • The Marlins strike out 9.4 times per game, the No. 18 mark in the league.

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