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Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Miami Marlins at Minute Maid Park.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Pablo Lopez in this game. Lopez has a 6-4 record and a 3.61 ERA this season.
Lopez's opponent in this one will be Ian Anderson. The Braves right hander has a 1.64 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -171-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 9-5 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -210 were rewarded, while the 14 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Miami was a 9-5 loser in its last match on the road against the Braves. They lost as +185 underdogs, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Miami:
Team record: 33-30 SU
Miami is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta:
Team record: 38-25 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Next up:
Miami home to Atlanta Thursday, October 8