Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves 7/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Miami Marlins are on their way to Georgia to take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of an MLB National League East Division three-game competition at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.
Miami dropped to 48-35 overall, marked a 23-19 record away from home after losing the recent road match, and placed second in the NL East with seven games behind the Atlanta Braves in first place.
The Marlins collected 338 runs scored to date but gave up 350 for a -12 run difference throughout the season.
The Miami Marlins snapped a five-game winning streak with a massive 4-16 road loss to the Braves in the opening game of a series on Friday night.
Starting Pitcher Bryan Hoeing (1-2, 3.72 ERA) took the loss for Miami after the right-hander allowed seven earned runs and two free walks with only one strikeout in just 3.2 innings pitched last night.
Second Baseman Luis Arraez averages.392 at the plate, leading the Marlins with a team-high 114 hits and an on-base percentage of.444 for the year.
Designated Hitter Jorge Soler recorded a team-leading 21 home runs, and 46 runs batted in for the Fish.
On Saturday, the Miami Marlins management will nod to righty Eury Perez to take on the mound and start game 2 of a series against the Atlanta Braves.
The right-handed thrower is 5-1 on the season with an explosive 1.34 ERA, a stunning 0.98 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts while conceding 31 hits, 15 free walks, and four home runs in 47.0 frames of work in his starts.
The Miami Marlins are 5-0 in their last five outings, and the Marlins are 4-1 in their previous five matches against the spread.
Miami is 23-16 in its road games against the spread, while the totals went OVER in 1 of the Marlins’ last five contests. The totals went OVER in 16 of the Miami Marlins’ previous 41 outings played at home.
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Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Predictions 7/1/2023
The Atlanta Braves are staying on their home field and will try to extend their winning streak with a victory in game 2 of a series facing the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
Atlanta raised their overall standing to 54-27 after winning six straight games, 28-15 when playing at home after winning their last four home contests, and stayed on top of the NL East with seven matches behind the Marlins in second place.
The Braves have recorded 457 runs scored to date while dropping 328, for a run differential of +129 over the year.
The Atlanta Braves played their best baseball as of late after winning 14 of the last 15 contests, including six successive wins and the series opener over Miami (16-4).
Atlanta’s SP Michael Soroka won his first start at home in almost three years, while First Baseman Matt Olson hit two long balls and drove in five runs as the National League leader won their sixth straight contest over the Marlins on Friday night.
Right Fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. batted an average of.331 with a team-high 107 hits and an on-base percentage.408, leading the Braves in those categories.
First Baseman Matt Olson led Atlanta in home runs with 26 and in runs batted in with 62 for the season. The Braves posted a team batting average of.270 and a slugging percentage of.487 for the year.
On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves management will counter with righty Charlie Morton to start the second installment of a series facing the Miami Marlins.
The right-handed thrower is 7-6 for the year, with a good ERA of 3.81 and a good WHIP of 1.48. He struck out 100 batters in his starts while surrendering 87 hits, 39 free bases, and nine long balls in 85.0 innings pitched.
The Atlanta Braves are 5-0 in their last five games played, and the Braves are 3-2 in their previous five games against the spread.
Atlanta is 20-18 in their road matches played against the spread, while the totals went OVER in 2 of the Braves’ last five outings. The totals went OVER in 25 of the Atlanta Braves’ last 42 contests at home.
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves The MLB Pick for this contest is Atlanta +180.
The Braves are the better team here and will take control of this matchup after gaining momentum from winning 14 of the last 15 matches played, including a recent six-game winning streak.
Moreover, Atlanta will play on their home field with a 28-15 record, while Miami is 23-19 when playing on the road.
Look for the Braves to earn their second straight win over the Marlins with home-field advantage on Saturday. The prediction: The Atlanta Braves will win 3-1.
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Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves 7/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM ET
Location: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
TV: BSSE
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -180
MLB Totals: 9.0