Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/26/25, 2:57 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 1/13/26 at 9:17 AM in MLB Picks

The Miami Marlins will try to stay on the right side of the scoreboard today when they take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series at loanDepot park. Fans can follow the action once the game gets underway at 6:40 p.m. EST. Monday’s game saw both pitchers turn in solid performances, with both going seven innings; Cabrera gave up one hit, no runs, and struck out ten, while Strider allowed three hits and a run to score. Miami had a 2-0 lead heading into the ninth. Atlanta was able to tack on one run to make the final 2-1.

Hurston Waldrep will start the day on the mound for the Braves. The young righty has gone 4-0 since getting called up with a .73 ERA, .77 WHIP, and .159 OBA. He has gone 2-o in two appearances (one start) with a .77 ERA and .128 OBA. Waldrep faced the Marlins before (Aug. 9), going six innings while giving up four hits and one earned run. As for the Marlins, it will be Sandy Alcantara getting the start. Alcantara has gone 7-11 in 25 starts this season with a 6.04 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and .261 OBA. He has gone 5-5 at home in 14 starts with a 4.76 ERA and .231 OBA.