The Atlanta Braves (96-50) kick off a 3-game set against the'Miami Marlins (75-72) at loanDepot park Friday. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the V Braves vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Atlanta leads 9-1
The Braves took 3 of 4 games from the Philadelphia Phillies to start the week, including a 4-1 victory in the finale Wednesday. Atlanta has clinched the NL East and is the only team to clinch a playoff spot yet.
The Marlins scratched out just 7 runs while losing 3 of 4 games to the Milwaukee Brewers to start the week. Miami lost 4-2 in the finale Thursday and now trails the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks — who are in a 3-way tie for the final NL Wild Card — by a half-game.