Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves Pick 8/3/24 – On Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Truist Park in Miami Gardens, FL., National League East Division rivals Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves will square off in an intriguing game that should provide plenty of intrigue. Each side brings distinct strengths and weaknesses into play – providing bettors seeking multi-handicapper premium tips with plenty of opportunity for analysis and prediction.
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves Pick 8/3/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET |
| Where: | Truist Park |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Miami Marlins (40-70) vs. Atlanta Braves (60-49)
The Miami Marlins have struggled throughout this season and currently possess an unimpressive 40-70 record. Their average is sitting at just.237, leading them to 397 runs from 881 hits, as well as 97 homers. On-base percentage (OBP) sits at.290 with their on-base percentage equating to on-base percentage and their slugging percentage being respectively.290 and.364. Pitching wise, their 4.52 ERA with an opponents batting an average of just.253 against them; additionally their staff allowed 377 walks while striking out 916 batters during games which has made progress more challenging to establish momentum than expected.
At 60-49, the Atlanta Braves have had an immensely productive season. Boasting an improved batting average at.238, they have 464 runs scored with 887 hits including 137 homers. Their OBP sits at.303 while SLG hits at.409 reflecting more powerful offensive capability. Furthermore, Atlanta pitching boasts an outstanding 3.44 ERA and 1.19 WHIP against their opposition while holding them to just.234 average batting. Furthermore they issued 303 walks while striking out 996 times over 996 innings which further elevate their performance this season bolstering Atlanta overall performance this year along with their robust offensive lineup.
Kyle Tyler (0-2, 4.74 ERA) vs. Grant Holmes (0-0, 2.54 ERA)
Kyle Tyler of the Miami Marlins currently boasts an 0-2 record with a 4.74 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 24.2 innings pitched, giving up 27 hits while striking out 20 batters while walking 12 and giving up two homer runs. Tyler has encountered difficulty maintaining consistency this season due to inconsistent control exhibited through his high WHIP/walk number; in particular his inconsistency at restricting runs has made him vulnerable against runs-scoring opponents; though this matchup presents Tyler a potential opportunity. Regardless, Tyler has shown flashes of potential so his performance against Atlanta will be crucially crucial to any Marlins chances.
Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves boasts an outstanding 2.54 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over 28.1 innings pitched – giving up 20 hits while striking out 29 batters while issuing only five walks and permitting only 1 homer run! Holmes has shown outstanding control and effectiveness throughout this season – his low WHIP and high strikeout-to-walk ratio highlights how effective he has been at controlling batters while limiting scoring opportunities – qualities which should prove decisive come game day.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-106), Total Odds: 9
At present, betting odds favor Atlanta Braves with a spread of -1.5 at odds of -106 and Florida Marlins given +1.5 with odds of -116; moneyline of Atlanta Braves stands at -210 while Florida Marlins sit at +190 respectively and total game odds for this contest stand at 9 with under set at -105 reflecting their superior record and recent form as favorites to emerge victorious from this matchup.
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
Miami Marlins have seen 8 out of their last 11 games go OVER, signalling their penchant for high-scoring contests. Unfortunately, however, these results don’t mirror reality – in their last 5 straight up (SU) matches they went just 1-4 and fell below.500 overall; also losing 6 games against Atlanta due to this specific opponent; 4-10 straight up (SU) at home out of 14 total and UNDER five out of their five road match-ups against them all while at Atlanta itself which suggests while overall games against Braves tend to feature lower total scoring affairs
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Atlanta Braves have been on an incredible winning streak recently, winning six out of their past seven games and keeping totals under in four out of their last five home games against Miami; furthermore, totals have gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 against them; 4-1 when playing against National League East Division opponents as well. All these trends indicate excellent form from Atlanta especially against low scoring rivals like Marlins or other National League opposition.
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves 8/3/24 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, Atlanta Braves currently appear to be the superior team heading into this matchup. Their combined record, led by Grant Holmes’ recent form, gives them an advantage; combined with Miami Marlins struggles, particularly against Atlanta, they represent an excellent pick; therefore bettors may consider picking them either on moneyline or spread bets as statistical advantages may favor Atlanta Braves over them.
Bettors looking at total odds might consider betting UNDER. Both teams tend toward lower scoring games when competing in Atlanta; when combined with pitching matchup and recent trends, betting UNDER 9 at -105 could prove tempting. Furthermore, MLB daily free picks may provide insight that may prove indispensable.