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Braves vs. Marlins: Pitching Duel at Truist Park
5 Aug
Summary
- Atlanta Braves host Miami Marlins for a three-game series opener.
- Grant Holmes starts for the Braves, Ryan Gusto for the Marlins.
- The Braves are favored to win, with odds set at -150.
The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Miami Marlins for the first game of a three-game series at Truist Park. The matchup is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. ET.
Grant Holmes, with a 6-4 record and 3.88 ERA, will start for the Braves, who currently lead the NL East with a 67-45 record. The Marlins, holding third place at 58-55, expect Ryan Gusto (0-2, 5.31 ERA) to be their starting pitcher.
Betting markets favor the Braves, listing them at -150 on the moneyline, with the Marlins as underdogs at +125. The over/under for the total runs is set at 9.
Both teams have several players on the injured list. The Braves have multiple pitchers sidelined with knee and elbow injuries, while the Marlins also face pitching depth concerns due to injuries to their bullpen and rotation.
