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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins
The division rival Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Marlins Park.
Left hander Robbie Erlin will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Erlin is 0-0 this season with a 9.00 ERA.
The Marlins will counter Erlin with Elieser Hernandez. Right hander Hernandez has a 2.79 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -101-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 9.
The Marlins were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at -197 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -197 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Atlanta:
Team record: 12-10 SU
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Miami:
Team record: 9-5 SU
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to Washington Monday, August 17
Miami home to New York Monday, August 17