Marlins vs Braves Prediction - MLB Picks 4/26/23

Atlanta Braves (15-8) vs Miami Marlins (12-11)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:20 pm (Truist Park)

Bryce Elder (2-0) (1.14) vs Sandy Alcantara (1-2) (5.84)

Betting Odds: Atlanta Braves -135 / Miami Marlins +105 --- Over/Under: 7.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Truist Park. On Tuesday it was the Braves that were able to secure the 7-4 victory. 

Marlins Betting Preview

The Marlins sit with a 12-12 record overall and the pitching really let them on Tuesday. Jazz Chisholm did have a nice game finishing with two hits, one run, and one RBI. The Marlins are averaging only 3.17 runs per game and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. On the season Garrett Cooper has hit three home runs and driven in 11 RBIs. On the mound for the Marlins will be Sandy Alcantara who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 5.47. In his last start against the Dimaondbacks he went six innings giving up six hits and five runs. 

Braves Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is the Braves who have gotten out to a fast start to the season and they sit with a 16-8 record overall. The Braves offense has been strong averaging 5.17 runs per game. The pitching has also been a strength and is ranked 4th best in the league. Ozzie Albies has hit seven home runs and driven in 23 RBIs. On the mound for the Braves is Bryce Elder who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 1.14. In his last start against Houston he went six innings giving up five hits and one run. 

Marlins vs Braves Trends

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 2-8 in Alcantaras last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Marlins are 1-4 in Alcantaras last 5 starts. Marlins are 1-4 in Alcantaras last 5 starts on grass.

Shane’s Free Pick

Alcantara isn’t the same pitcher he was last year, and the Braves offense has been strong all season. This Marlins offense is going to also really struggling against Elder who sits with an ERA of 1.14. The Braves are going to score seven or eight runs, and they will secure an easy win. Back the Braves -1.5. 

Shane’s Pick Braves -1.5

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