The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins meet Friday in MLB action at loanDepot park. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Pick.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 34-39 on the year and play the Mets, Phillies, and Angels next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .245 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and a .386 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 3.66 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Austin Riley leads the Atlanta Braves with 82 hits and 37 RBI, while Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies have combined for 133 hits and 75 RBI. 

Didier Fuentes will make his major league debut when he takes the mound tonight. Fuentes was 4-18 with a 4.14 ERA and 223 strikeouts in his minor league career. This year in minor league action, Fuentes was 0-7 with a 4.81 ERA and 48 strikeouts.

Miami Marlins Betting Preview

The Miami Marlins are 29-44 on the year and play the Giants, Diamondbacks, and Twins next. The Miami Marlins are batting .251 on the season, have a .313 OBP, and a .383 slugging percentage. The Miami Marlins pitching staff has a 4.94 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. Xavier Edwards leads the Miami Marlins with 67 hits and 16 RBI while Eric Wagaman and Kyle Stowers have combined for 128 hits and 61 RBI.

Janson Junk gets the ball for the Miami Marlins, and he is 1-0 with a 2.78 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. This will be Junk’s second career game against the Atlanta Braves.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

The Braves have lost each of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
The Marlins have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against the Braves following a loss.
The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last six games as home underdogs following a home loss.
The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
The Marlins have led after 5 innings in three of their last four home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
The Marlins have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

The Marlins have lost seven of their last eight home games.
The Braves have won each of their last four games against NL East opponents.
The Marlins have failed to cover the run line each of their last four games at LoanDepot Park against National League opponents that held a losing record.
The Braves have covered the run line in four of their last five games as favorites after playing the previous day.
The Braves have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against the Marlins.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

Jesus Sanchez has hit a home run in nine of his last 29 appearances against the Braves after playing the previous day.
Kyle Stowers has recorded a Double in each of the Marlins’ last three games at LoanDepot Park against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Jesus Sanchez has recorded an RBI in each of the Marlins’ last three home games against opponents that held a losing record.
Otto Lopez has scored at least one run in each of the Marlins’ last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Kyle Stowers has recorded two or more hits in each of the Marlins’ last three games at LoanDepot Park against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

Marcell Ozuna has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
Matt Olson has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Braves’ last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in each of his last 11 Friday night appearances against teams that held a losing record.
Michael Harris has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 appearances with the Braves as favorites against the Marlins.

Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Prediction

There are expectations with Fuentes, as he’s a top-10 prospect in the Braves farm system. Fuentes has an above-average fastball and a good slider. The problem is, Fuentes just turned 20 years old and hasn’t had a lot of success in the minors. There’s sure to be some growing pains. I have a rule about betting on guys making their big league debut as it is, as we don’t have a sample size to chew on and have no idea what to expect. If minor league kids are having success this year against Fuentes, I’d assume professional hitters can do the same. So, while I’m not excited about the Marlins or a pitcher named Junk, I’ll still side with the home team.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Miami Marlins