Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Prediction 9/26/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Marlins Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, September 26th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Miami Marlins Preview

The Miami Marlins have a 79-81 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL East. They have a 46-33 home record and are coming off a 3-0 home win against the Braves.

The Miami Marlins have a .249 batting average this season, .327 OBP and .400 Slugging percentage. Miami’s pitching staff has a 4.08 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Otto Lopez is the team’s best hitter with a .304 batting average, adding a team-high 71 RBI. Heriberto Hernandez adds a team-high 24 home runs.

Jack Ralston (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins, and he has a 0-2 record, 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.

Atlanta Braves Preview

The Atlanta Braves have a 93-67 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the NL East. They have a 41-38 away record and are coming off a 0-3 road loss against the Marlins.

The Atlanta Braves have a .247 batting average this season, .310 OBP and .409 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 3.62 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Michael Harris II is the team’s best hitter with a .290 batting average. Matt Olson leads the team in RBI with 91, adding a team-high 41 home runs.

Brent Suter (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, and he has a 3-2 record, 3.48 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.

Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins Betting Trends: September 26, 2026

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Ralston      Record this season: 0-2      ERA: 4.50
• Home Record: 0-0
• Last 5 against Braves: –

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Marlins’ last eight games at LoanDepot Park.
• The Braves have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NL opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Braves’ last six games.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Saturday road games.
• The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven Saturday road games.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Brent Suter      Record this season: 3-2      ERA: 3.48
• Road Record: 0-1
• Last 5 against Marlins: 1-0

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last six games against the Marlins following a road loss.
• The Marlins have lost eight of their last nine games against the Braves following a win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six games against the Marlins following a road loss.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against the Braves following a win.
• The Braves have won the first inning in four of their last five day games at LoanDepot Park.
• The Braves have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games against the Marlins.
• The Braves have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against the Marlins.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the last seven games between the Braves and Marlins at LoanDepot Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Braves’ last six day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Marlins’ last eight games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last six games as road favorites.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Xavier Edwards has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Griffin Conine has hit a home run in each of the Marlins’ last three games as home underdogs against NL East opponents.
• Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (189) this season.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Sean Murphy has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Brent Suter has recorded two or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Ha-Seong Kim has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL East opponents.
• Matt Olson ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (41) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Marlins rank 3rd in the league for triples this season (36).
• The Marlins rank T3rd in the league for steals this season (162).
• The Braves rank 29th in the league for triples this season (12).
• The Braves rank 28th in the league for walks this season (459).

Braves vs Marlins Prediction

The Braves are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Marlins and are 3-1 in their last 4 visits in Miami.

In this Braves vs Marlins Prediction, the Braves are coming as -130 road favorites. With their playoff position already clinched, the Braves do not look interested in winning games and were shut out yesterday. They are going for a bullpen game again today and in their last 5 games, the Marlins have both a better offense and a better bullpen ERA, as the Braves have a .181 batting average against right-handed pitching in that span. Take the Marlins to win at home for plus money in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Miami Marlins ML