Braves-Marlins Odds Preview

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium. Kenshin Kawakami will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Kawakami is 5-7 this season with a 4.04 ERA. Starting this game for the Marlins will be ace Josh Johnson. The righthander has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 9-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Ross Gload's pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Marlins over the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night. Florida won as +120 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by sportsbooks. Hanley Ramirez drove in two runs for the Marlins, while Leo Nunez picked up the win in relief of starter Ricky Nolasco for Florida. Garret Anderson was 2-for-4 with a solo shot for Atlanta, as Rafael Soriano took the loss after allowing Gload's dinger in the bottom of the ninth inning. Current streak: Florida has won 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 51-49 SU Florida: 52-48 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 4-6 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 Florida most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home Next up: Florida home to Atlanta, Thursday, July 30