Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Game 1 Prediction – 8/9/2025
The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves will play a doubleheader on Saturday in Atlanta. The first game of that doubleheader is the earliest game on the MLB schedule for the day. These teams have split the first two games of this five-game series and will look to set the tone for the day’s doubleheader with a win here. Continue reading to get my Marlins vs Braves Game 1 prediction to start a huge twin bill for both teams.
Our Marlins vs Braves Game 1 Pick
- Pick: Miami Marlins moneyline
- Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐
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Game Snapshot
Matchup: Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 1:15 PM EDT
Starting Pitchers: Undecided (Marlins) vs Hurston Waldrep (Braves)
Stadium: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: MLB Network
Key Storylines
- This is the first game of a doubleheader between these teams. That will make starting pitching even more important than usual to preserve the bullpens for Game 2 as much as possible.
- The Marlins got a win over the Braves on Friday night to even this five-game series at 1-1.
- Miami is still in the hunt for a Wild Card spot but they cannot afford to tread water against teams like the Braves.
- Pitching matchup: The Marlins have yet to decide on a starting pitcher for the first game of this doubleheader. The Braves will throw Hurston Waldrep. He has a 1.59 ERA after throwing just 5.2 innings for the year.
- Key Players: The Marlins bullpen will be the key to this game given the uncertainty in starting pitching for this game. Matt Olson will look to make an impact early in Saturday’s doubleheader.
- A win by the Marlins here would move them to the .500 mark for the year.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Hurston Waldrep | Under 3.5 Strikeouts |
| Matt Olson | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Marlins lead the season series over the Braves 4-3 after Friday’s win in Atlanta.
- The Braves are 14-26 in day games so far this season.
- The Marlins are 31-22 in their day games in 2025.
Marlins vs Braves Game 1 Model Projection
Score Projection: Marlins 5 – Braves 3
Win Probability: Marlins 57%, Braves 43%
Final Thoughts
We don’t know who the starting pitcher is going to be for the Marlins in this game. But I’m not convinced that Hurston Waldrep is going to pitch as well as he did in his first 5.2 innings of work. I will take the Marlins at plus money to get their second win in a row over Atlanta.
