The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins on April 14, 2026. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on BravesVsn.
The Braves are favored by -158 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Marlins are +133 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Marlins vs Braves prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Marlins vs Braves Prediction
- Marlins vs Braves Pick: Braves ML (-165 or better)
My Marlins vs Braves best bet is the Atlanta moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Marlins vs Braves Odds
| Marlins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +130 | 8.5 -102o / -118u | +133 |
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -156 | 8.5 -102o / -118u | -158 |
- Marlins vs Braves spread: Braves -1.5 (+130 ), Marlins +1.5 (-156)
- Marlins vs Braves over/under: 8.5 (-102o / -118u)
- Marlins vs Braves moneyline: Marlins +133, Braves -158
Marlins vs Braves Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Max Meyer (MIA) | Stat | RHP Reynaldo López (ATL) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | W-L | 1-0 |
| 0.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.0 |
| 3.68/5.51 | ERA /xERA | 1.15/3.77 |
| 4.55/4.35 | FIP / xFIP | 5.17/4.58 |
| 1.36 | WHIP | 0.96 |
| 10.4% | K-BB% | 12.7% |
| 39.5% | GB% | 38.6% |
| 95 | Stuff+ | 89 |
| 108 | Location+ | 97 |
Marlins vs Braves Preview
While Reynaldo Lopez has pitched at slightly reduced velocity both this spring and through three starts this season (94.3 mph, down from 94.6), his stuff has mostly looked fine, as his strikeout rate and swinging strike rates both sit within a couple of ticks of his career average.
He was cruising in his last start (4 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 K) until a fight broke out between Lopez and Jorge Soler.
Lopez projects as the slightly better starting pitcher than Max Meyer (weighted FIP projection 4.07 to 4.17), who seemingly underperformed a 16.8% K-BB% last season (4.73 ERA, 4.78 xERA, 3.51 xFIP), but has struggled with command this season (11.9% walk rate vs. 7.8% career).
Atlanta's offense has been among the best in the bigs (120 wRC+, 3rd; 124, 3rd vs. right-handed pitching), and they project as a significantly better offensive team than Miami (projected 115 vs. 101 wRC+ against right-handed pitching).
The difference is even more pronounced among the top six hitters in either order (122 vs. 104), which doesn't even include Michael Harris (projected 119 wRC+ vs. righties). The Braves' offense is more patient and powerful (3rd in ISO), whereas Miami relies on steals (2nd) and contact (6th in batting average) to produce runs.
Marlins vs Braves Picks
Atlanta is more likely to win the home run battle.
They should have a more well-rested and better bullpen, too, projecting about a half run better (3.73 to 4.24) on a season-long weighted FIP projection.
The Marlins have three tired or fatigued arms (Lake Bachar, Anthony Bender, and Tyler Phillips) in their bullpen for Tuesday.
Behind a starter with shaky command, the Marlins bullpen fatigue could compound the Braves' offensive edge; take Atlanta to -165.
Pick: Braves ML (-165 or better)
