Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves 7/2/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
MLB: 1:35 PM EST
Jul. 02, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : ATL -190 ; O/U 8.5
The Miami Marlins will end a three-game set Sunday afternoon in Atlanta against Atlanta Braves. Miami is 13 games above .500 this season following a 12 run loss to Atlanta on Friday that ended a lengthy winning streak. Bryan Hoeing was obliterated on the mound by Atlanta giving up seven runs on six hits across 3.2 innings of work resulting in the loss. The rest of the Miami bullpen was terrible as well giving up nine more runs on nine hits over the final 4.1 innings of work.
Offensively Miami did struggle from the plate with seven hits in 35 at bats but just one with runners in scoring position left five men on base. Jesus Sanchez provided the biggest spark of the game for Miami with a two run home run in the third inning to drive in three of the four Miami runs. Jorge Soler added to the Miami offense as well with a solo homerun.
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The Atlanta bullpen has been great this year with a combined 3.73 ERA and 775 total strikeouts. Michael Soroka got the start for Atlanta giving up three runs on five hits across six innings leading to the win. The Atlanta bullpen was fantastic giving up just one run on two hits over the final three innings to secure the victory.
Offensively Atlanta was a smoke show with fifteen hits in 37 at bats to drive in 16 runs. Matt Olson led the way for Atlanta with four hits in five at bats including two two run home runs to drive in five for the Braves. Austin Riley chipped in three hits in five at bats to drive in three runs, while Sean Murphy drove in three runs with two hits for Atlanta. Eddie Rosario drove in three runs as well, while Ronald Acuna Jr. Added a two run home run in the seventh for the Braves.
Recent Betting Trends:
Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Marlins are 8-1 in their last 9 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Marlins are 8-1 in their last 9 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5
The Atlanta Braves are on fire right now and will continue their tear against a mediocre team. Atlanta put up 16 runs on Friday and will continue to beat on Miami. Take the Braves to continue to roll as they will expose a struggling pitcher. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win and cover 7-1.