Marlins vs. Braves Prediction
The Miami Marlins snapped a five-game losing skid yesterday with a close victory at the Atlanta Braves. Can Miami stay on the winning side of the coin today in the last game before the All-Star Break?
Game Snapshot
953 Miami Marlins at 954 Atlanta Braves
Sunday, July 7, 2019
SunTrust Park at 1:20PM ET
TV: FSSO
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Braves are a -205 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Marlins are a +188 underdog, while the total is set at 9.5 runs. As of Sunday morning, 88 percent of publi bets are pouring in on host Atlanta. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Three-run fifth sends Marlins to win
Miami picked up a 5-4 victory Saturday at Atlanta to improve to 33-54 overall and 18-25 on the road. Starlin Castro helped lead the Marlins offense as he finished 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored. Harold Ramirez was 1-for-5 with a solo homer. Jorge Alfaro ended the contest 3-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI. Caleb Smith notched the win on the mound as he gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits with six strikeouts and one walk over six innings. Sergio Romo earned the save as he gave up one hit with one strikeout in a scoreless inning of relief. Trevor Richards gets the start today for Miami as he enters with a 3-9 record, 4.02 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 83 strikeouts over 94 innings of work.
Braves fall at home
Atlanta lost by a count of 5-4 at home Saturday against Miami to drop to 53-37 overall and 27-19 at home. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley helped pace the Braves offense as they both fnished 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Ozzie Albies finished 3-for-4 with three doubles and two runs scored. Max Fried took the loss as he allowed five earned runs on 11 hits with seven strikeouts and one walk over five innings. Dallas Keuchel will start today for Atlanta as he comes in with a 1-2 record, 4.08 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with eight strikeouts over 17 2/3 innings.
MLB Betting Trends
Miami
The Marlins are 23-54 in their last 77 road games. Miami is 2-10 in the last 12 Richards road starts.
Atlanta
The Braves are 13-4 in their last 17 home games. Atlanta is 19-8 in its last 27 games versus the NL East.
Prediction:
Miami snuck out a win yesterday and I’m going to take a shot on that happening again here. Keuchel doesn’t strike out batters and is still trying to find his form, while Richards has dealt with some bad luck this season and pitched very well at times. If you want a good underdog bet heading into the All-Star Break, this is one to perhaps look at.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: MIAMI MARLINS +188