Marlins vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 8/3/2024

The Miami Marlins, with a 40-69 record and a challenging 18-35 away record, are set to face the Atlanta Braves, who hold a strong 59-49 record and are 31-21 at home. The game is scheduled for August 3 at 7:20 PM at Truist Park. The pitching matchup features Kyle Tyler (RHP, 0-2, 4.74 ERA, 1.58 WHIP) for the Marlins against Grant Holmes (RHP, 0-0, 2.54 ERA, 0.88 WHIP) for the Braves. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

The Marlins are coming off a 4-2 loss against the Braves in the most recent outing. Offensively, Miami has struggled, hitting .237 as a team and scoring 394 runs. Jake Burger leads the team with 15 home runs and 43 RBIs but has a modest .239 average. Injuries have plagued the Marlins, with several key pitchers on the 60-day IL, including Josh Simpson, Sixto Sanchez, Braxton Garrett, Ryan Weathers, and Jesus Luzardo. 

Miami's pitching staff has posted a 4.51 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP, with 906 strikeouts and an opponent batting average of .254. The bullpen will need to step up against a potent Braves lineup if they hope to compete.

The Braves, on the other hand, are riding high after a 4-2 win over the Marlins. Atlanta's offense has been one of the most formidable in the league, with a .239 team batting average and 459 runs scored. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout performer, leading the team with 31 home runs and 84 RBIs, boasting an impressive .303 average. 

The Braves' pitching has also been solid, with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. Despite some injuries, including Max Fried and Reynaldo Lopez, the Braves have maintained overall strength, with Grant Holmes showing promise in limited innings with a 2.54 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP over 28.1 innings.