Match Details
- Time: 1:15 PM ET (Game 1 of doubleheader)
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: MLB Network, Fubo (regional restrictions apply)
- Weather: Sunny, upper 80s, humid
Team Overview
Miami Marlins
- Record: 57–58 (3rd in NL East)
- Recent Form: 7–3 in last 10 games
- Key Notes:
- Just 5.5 games out of the final NL wild-card spot
- Kyle Stowers leads the team with 25 HR and 71 RBI; ranks 12th in MLB for homers
- Xavier Edwards batting .300, hitting .435 over his last five games
- Ryan Gusto (7–4, 4.92 ERA) starts Game 1; model projects him to exceed his strikeout total
Atlanta Braves
- Record: 48–67 (4th in NL East)
- Recent Form: 1–4 in last five games
- Key Notes:
- Coming off a Speedway Classic win vs Reds but struggling to build momentum
- Matt Olson leads with 18 HR and 68 RBI; ranks 48th in MLB for homers
- Hurston Waldrep (1–0, 1.59 ERA) gets the start; promising rookie with strong command
- Braves have lost 6 of last 8 when listed as underdogs
Key Matchups
| Position | Marlins | Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Pitcher | Ryan Gusto (RHP, 4.92 ERA) | Hurston Waldrep (RHP, 1.59 ERA) |
| Power Bat | Kyle Stowers (25 HR, 71 RBI) | Matt Olson (18 HR, 68 RBI) |
| Hot Hand | Xavier Edwards (.435 last 5) | Michael Harris II (.234 AVG) |
| Bullpen | ERA: 4.25 | ERA: 4.60 |
Game 1 Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Atlanta Braves – 115
Game 2 Odds
Miami Marlins – 114
Atlanta Braves 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
