The Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins face off in MLB action on Sunday at LoanDepot Park. We’ll look at it from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves prediction.

Meeting of the starting pitchers

The Atlanta Braves will start Grant Holmes here, and Holmes has a record of 2-1 with a 3.84 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season. This will be Holmes’ second career start against Miami. The Miami Marlins will start Darren McCaughan here, and McCaughan has a record of 0-0 with a 7.64 ERA and 19 strikeouts this season. This will be McCaughan’s first career start against the Braves.

Atlanta Braves Summary

The Atlanta Braves look to win the series after tying the series with a 6-2 victory on Saturday. The win put the Braves in a position to build on their series sweep of the Reds earlier this week.

Braves try to hold their serve in the NL playoff race

Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves with 180 hits, including 38 home runs and 101 RBIs, while Orlando Arcia has 23 doubles and Ozzie Albies has 28 doubles and has also recorded 93 hits this season. Ronald Acuna Jr. also has 16 stolen bases this season, which is the most on his team, but is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Matt Olson has 37 doubles, 29 home runs and 97 RBIs, which is the most on his team, and 162 strikeouts, which is the most on his team, and Austin Riley has 26 doubles with two triples, 19 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Marlins have lost each of their last five-day games against National League opponents.
• The Braves have won four of their last five-day games against teams with a losing record.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five-day games against National League opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in 12 of their last 16 road games.

Miami Marlins Summary

The Miami Marlins will look to win the series despite their lack of momentum on Saturday. The loss puts the Marlins in danger of not ending their losing streak, which includes losses to the Dodgers and Nationals in the last week and a half.

Marlins try to play spoiler

Jake Burger leads the Marlins with 27 home runs and 68 RBIs, along with 123 hits, while Jesus Sanchez has 17 home runs and 62 RBIs, along with 24 doubles. Xavier Edwards also has the most on the team with 30 stolen bases, while Burger has the dubious honor of leading the Marlins this season with 143 strikeouts.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The Marlins have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents after a home loss.
• The Braves, favorites after an away win, have lost five of their last six games against opponents from the NL East.
• The Marlins have covered the run line as underdogs in each of their last seven Sunday games.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 12-day games against National League opponents with a losing record.

Prediction for Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves

I’m over here. I just don’t trust this pitching matchup, as the Marlins were actually secretly good against right-handed pitchers in September, but McCaughan has been hit hard as a starter a lot this season. I think these offenses will pack the bats on Sunday, so I’m calling it over on this game.