Sunday, May 17, 2015

Marlins Park

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

Probable Pitchers: Shelby Miller (4-1) vs. Henderson Alvarez (0-2)

The Atlanta Braves head to Marlins Park on Sunday to take on the Miami Marlins. The probable starters are Shelby Miller for the Braves and Henderson Alvarez for the Marlins. The opening line has Atlanta at +130 and Miami at -140. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season Atlanta is 22-12 against the over/under while the Marlins are 23-12.

The Braves come into this game with a 17-19 record, including 9-11 on the road. Shelby Miller has a 4-1 record and an earned run average of 1.60. He's given up 27 hits in 45 innings pitched so far and Atlanta is currently averaging 3.9 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .257, good for 14th in the league. They also rank 12th in the league in on base percentage at .322 with Nick Markakis leading the way at .400.

The Marlins overall record is 16-21 and they are 8-9 at home. Henderson Alvarez is currently 0-2 with an ERA of 4.50. He's pitched 12 innings thus far and given up 13 hits. Miami has averaged 3 runs in his starts this year. The Marlins are 17th in the league in team ERA at 4.10 and 17th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.68. They come into this game batting .268 as a team with an OBP of .324, good for 11th in the league.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 22-12 against the over/under

The Atlanta Braves are 21-15 against the run line

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 23-12 against the over/under

The Miami Marlins are 17-20 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

05/13/15 3B Kelly Johnson Oblique 15-day DL (5/13)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder 60-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 LF Joseph Terdoslavich Wrist 15-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder 60-day DL (3/27); out for season
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow 60-day DL (2/20), out for season

Miami Marlins

05/16/15 P Henderson Alvarez Elbow 15-day DL (4/12); expected to be activated & start Sunday vs. Atlanta Braves
05/16/15 P Mat Latos Shin "?" for next scheduled start
05/15/15 P Jarred Cosart Hamstring left last game, "?" for next scheduled start
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger 15-day DL (4/13)
04/14/15 C Jeff Mathis Hand 15-day DL (4/13)
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow 60-day DL (3/29) out for season
04/06/15 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Guy's Pick: Take the Marlins

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Guy Bruhn