MLB Betting: Marlins vs Braves

The Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves will meet on the field at Turner Field on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals. The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Josh Johnson in this game. Johnson has a 15-5 record and a 3.12 ERA this season. The Braves will counter Johnson with Tim Hudson. Righthander Hudson has a 3.56 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Jair Jurrjens tossed seven scoreless innings to get the victory, as the Braves shut out the Marlins 4-0 on Monday night. Atlanta won as -175 home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 8-run total listed by oddsmakers. Chipper Jones homered for the Braves, as Nate McLouth, Brian McCann, and Garret Anderson all drove in runs for Atlanta. Chris Coghlan and John Baker were both 2-for-4 for Florida, while losing pitcher Anibal Sanchez gave up three runs over five innings for the Marlins. Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. Atlanta has won 7 straight games. Team records: Florida: 83-74 SU Atlanta: 86-70 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Atlanta home to Florida, Wednesday, September 30