Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins: Moneyline
Free Pick: Atlanta -112 (3 units)
This will be an exciting divisional matchup featuring two teams who are tied for 2nd place in the NL East. The Marlins have been hot as of late winning 5 of their last 6. The Braves have been just as impressive winning 6 of their last 8. I like the Braves as a small favourite in this one for a few reasons.
Atlanta has a significant advantage on the mound in this matchup featuring Jair Jurrjens (9-7, 2.67) and Ricky Nolasco (10-7, 5.42). Each pitcher has been strong as of late, but Jurrjens has been incredibly dominant going 3-0 with a 1.37 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in his last three starts. Atlanta’s offense has been on fire as of late, averaging 6.1 runs per game in its last 10 contests and averaging 0.319 versus right handed pitchers during that stretch. The Marlins on the other hand have been averaging 4.2 runs in their last 10 and batting 0.257 versus right handed pitchers down that stretch. Additionally, there are a few trends that heavily favour Atlanta in this one. Florida is 3-12 in its last 15 starts as a home underdog and 0-5 in Nolasco’s last 5 starts versus the Braves.
Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline
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