| MATCHUP | Marlins Miami | Braves Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 56-58 | 48-67 |
| Where | Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia | |
| When | Friday, August 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN South | |
The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves meet Friday in MLB action at Truist Park. Here’s a Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction. This article will include a Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Pick.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 56-58 on the year and play the Guardians, Red Sox, and Cardinals next. The Miami Marlins are batting .253 on the season, have a .316 OBP, and a .399 slugging percentage. The Miami Marlins pitching staff has a 4.45 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Xavier Edwards leads the Miami Marlins with 119 hits and 29 RBI, while Kyle Stowers and Otto Lopez have combined for 199 hits and 127 RBI.
Edward Cabrera gets the ball for the Miami Marlins, and he is 5-5 with a 3.24 ERA and 103 strikeouts this season. Cabrera is 1-1 with a 3.50 ERA and 25 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 48-66 on the year and play the Mets, Guardians, and White Sox next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .242 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and a .391 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 4.25 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Matt Olson leads the Atlanta Braves with 113 hits and 68 RBI while Austin Riley and Michael Harris II have combined for 207 hits and 105 RBI.
Bryce Elder gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 4-8 with a 6.03 ERA and 78 strikeouts this season. Elder is 2-3 with a 3.46 ERA and 48 strikeouts in his career against the Miami Marlins.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Marlins have lost each of their last 10 Friday night games at Truist Park.
- The Braves have won four of their last five home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Friday night games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in three of their last four home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last seven night games following a win.
- The Marlins have won four of their last five games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Marlins following a win.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last six games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 10 home games against NL East opponents.
- Michael Harris has recorded a Double in four of his last five home appearances against the Marlins.
- Marcell Ozuna has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Stowers has hit a home run in two of the Marlins’ last three games as underdogs.
- Edward Cabrera has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with the Marlins as underdogs.
- Kyle Stowers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last seven night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Xavier Edwards ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.299) this season.
Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
The Marlins have cooled off, but they’re still in better shape than the Braves. The Braves haven’t won two straight games in the second half of the season. Cabrera is rolling right now, allowing 26 hits and nine earned runs in his last 35.2 innings. Elder has been horrible with his 6.03 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, and he’s allowed 34 hits and 19 runs in his last 26 innings. In 42.2 home innings, Elder has a 6.54 ERA and .322 allowed batting average. The Marlins should win this game, so give me the road team.