Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/3/24, 3:45 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 8/3/24 at 3:57 PM in MLB Picks

The Braves have found their favorite rival in the Marlins, having won 7 of 8 games against each other this season. They will look to sweep the Marlins after a 5-3 win in Game 2. The Braves have a good record of 32-21 in Atlanta.

At bat, Ozuna continues to lead the Braves with 51 extra-base hits, while Olson is on a recent hot streak where he is 10-for-37 with 5 HRs in the last 10 games.

Starting pitching under Sale, but also relief pitching has become an unlikely strength for the Braves this season. They have the best collective ERA at 3.44 and surpassed the Twins and now have the best K/9 ratio in the MLB.

For the Braves, Holmes will be given the opportunity to start a game for the first time in his major league career. He has worked mostly in long relief for the Braves, his last appearance was a very good one against the Brewers where he pitched 5 innings and struck out 8.

This will be Tyler's 6th start for the Marlins. In his last two starts he didn't get past 5 innings in any and he took the L against the Brewers on July 28.