The top two teams in the National League East collide on Friday when the Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins in the first game of a three-game series at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves (53-27) own the best record in the National League and a six-game lead over the Marlins (48-34). Meanwhile Miami is tied with the Diamondbacks for the second best record in the NL.
Atlanta is a -190 favorite in the latest Braves vs. Marlins odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Miami is a +158 underdog. The over/under for runs scored is 10. The game is one of 15 on the MLB schedule for Friday. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)
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