Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Pick – 8/8/2025
The Miami Marlins will visit the Atlanta Braves for the second of a five-game series on Friday at Truist Park. The Marlins enter as slight favorites on the moneyline. But the Braves won the first game of this series and will look to claim a second straight game over their NL East rivals. Continue reading to get my breakdown of this game, including my Marlins vs Braves prediction.
Our Marlins vs Braves Pick
- Pick: Marlins Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
- Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Edward Cabrera (MIA) vs. Bryce Elder (ATL)
- Stadium: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: FDSSO and FDSFL
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
The Marlins have the starting pitching advantage going into this game. They will give Edward Cabrera the ball. Cabrera is 5-5 for the season and has a 3.24 ERA. He has given up just one earned run in three straight starts and will look to perform well again here. Cabrera will be opposed by Atlanta’s Bryce Elder. Elder has struggled with a 4-8 record and a 6.03 ERA for the year. Elder gave up five earned runs in a loss to the Marlins earlier in the season.
Key Players
- Miami: Xavier Edwards leads the Marlins with a .299 batting average and he will aim to make an impact against Elder and the Braves.
- Atlanta: Matt Olson and Austin Riley need to carry this Braves offense with how much they have struggled this year.
Recent Team Streaks
- Miami has lost three of its last four games. That includes Thursday’s series opener against the Braves.
- Atlanta snapped a three-game losing streak when they beat the Marlins on Thursday.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers (MIA) | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Agustin Ramirez (MIA) | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Bryce Elder (ATL) | Under 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The season series between these teams is tied 3-3.
- Atlanta is 2-1 at home against the Marlins this season.
- The Braves are 15-13 against NL East opponents.
- Miami is 12-13 against teams in their division.
Marlins vs Braves Model Projection
- Score Projection: Miami 6 – Atlanta 5
- Win Probability: Miami 52%, Atlanta 48%
Final Thoughts
Edward Cabrera gives the Miami Marlins a significant advantage in the starting pitching department against Bryce Elder of the Braves. Elder has been inconsistent throughout the year and I expect him to struggle against the Marlins here as well. I will take the Marlins to win this game on the moneyline and to even this five-game set at a game apiece going into Saturday’s doubleheader.
