MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (34-40) vs. Miami Marlins (30-44)

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First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, with live coverage on Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Florida, and MLB.TV.

This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, with the Marlins taking the opener 4–2 behind a strong bullpen and timely hitting. The Braves are looking to bounce back and snap a two-game skid, while Miami aims to build on a rare series-opening win. Atlanta enters the matchup having won 7 of its last 10, while the Marlins are 6–4 over their last 10.

Atlanta Braves: Holmes Looks to Rebound

Record: 34–40 (3rd in NL East)
Last Game: 2–4 loss vs Marlins
Probable Starter: Grant Holmes (3–6, 3.97 ERA)

Strengths:

  • Power Potential: Braves rank 7th in the NL with 79 home runs.
  • Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Hot Streak: 17-for-33 (.515) with 4 HRs and 7 RBIs over his last 10 games.
  • Bullpen Depth: 3.13 ERA over last 10 games.

Concerns:

  • Road Struggles: 12–25 away from Truist Park.
  • Inconsistent Run Support: Averaging just 3.9 runs per game in June.

Key Players:

  • Ronald Acuña Jr.: .294 AVG, 15 HRs, 31 SBs
  • Matt Olson: 15 HRs, 49 RBIs, .272 AVG
  • Austin Riley: 11 HRs, .261 AVG, 13 doubles

Miami Marlins: Eury Pérez Returns to the Mound

Record: 30–44 (5th in NL East)
Last Game: 4–2 win vs Braves
Probable Starter: Eury Pérez (0–1, 6.43 ERA)

Strengths:

  • Improved Contact Hitting: .272 team batting average over last 10 games.
  • Bullpen Efficiency: 3.54 ERA over last 10 games.
  • Home Field Confidence: 16–23 at loanDepot Park, trending upward.

Concerns:

  • Starting Pitching Depth: Injuries to Max Meyer, Ryan Weathers, and Braxton Garrett have thinned the rotation.
  • Power Shortage: 64 home runs (26th in MLB).

Key Players:

  • Kyle Stowers: .273 AVG, 10 HRs, 34 RBIs
  • Otto Lopez: .235 AVG, 6 HRs, 25 RBIs, 8 SBs
  • Agustín Ramírez: .275 AVG, 11 HRs, .491 SLG

Head-to-Head & Betting Trends

CategoryBravesMarlins
Team Batting Avg.245 (18th in MLB).251 (12th in MLB)
Team ERA3.80 (14th)4.32 (20th)
Home Runs79 (7th in NL)64 (13th in NL)
Last 10 Games7–36–4
Season SeriesMarlins lead 2–1
  • Braves are 6–1 in Holmes’ last 7 starts
  • Marlins are 5–2 in their last 7 home games
  • Under 8.5 total runs has hit in 5 of last 7 Braves games

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 158

Miami Marlins                  8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025

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