The Miami Marlins (62-69) host the Atlanta Braves (59-72) on August 26, 2025. First pitch from loanDepot park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on FDSSO.
Find my MLB betting preview and Braves vs Marlins prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports, and more.
My Braves vs Marlins Prediction
- Braves vs Marlins pick: Under 8 (-110)
My Braves vs Marlins best bet is on the under total runs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Braves vs Marlins Odds
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 8 -105o / -115u | -125 |
| Marlins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 8 -105o / -115u | +105 |
Braves vs Marlins Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Hurston Waldrep (ATL) | Stat | RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | W-L | 7-11 |
| 1.0 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.1 |
| 0.73/2.63 | ERA /xERA | 6.04/4.95 |
| 1.90/3.08 | FIP / xFIP | 4.32/4.36 |
| 0.77 | WHIP | 1.38 |
| 20.2% | K-BB% | 9.7% |
| 50.0% | GB% | 45.4% |
| 106 | Stuff+ | 108 |
| 107 | Location+ | 100 |
Braves vs Marlins Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Braves and Marlins meet Tuesday for Game 2 of their series, with Atlanta listed as a -125 favorite and Miami a slight +105 underdog. The total sits at 8 after Miami claimed a 2-1 win in the opener behind Edward Cabrera’s 10 strikeouts across seven scoreless innings. Rookie Drake Baldwin provided late power for the Braves, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the narrow defeat.
Hurston Waldrep gets the ball for Atlanta and brings elite numbers into the matchup, sporting a 4-0 record with a 0.73 ERA over his first 24 major-league innings.
He’ll be opposed by Sandy Alcantara, who set season highs in both strikeouts (9) and pitches (114) his last time out against the Cardinals.
With both pitchers trending in the right direction and both teams playing close, low-scoring games recently, runs could again be at a premium.
The betting angle here aligns with the “Steam Unders with Low OU Support” system from Action Network’s Evan Abrams. The approach highlights value when sharp money has forced totals down while the public remains heavily invested in the over.
That’s the setup here with the number settling at 8, a key scoring threshold in MLB. Miami’s offense remains inconsistent despite flashes like Máximo Acosta’s homer on Monday, while Atlanta has struggled to string together production against quality right-handers.
Pick: Under 8 (-110, Fanatics)
Braves vs Marlins Betting Trends
