BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a five-game series against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta is 48-66 overall and 27-29 at home. The Braves have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .390. Miami is 28-27 on the road and 56-58 overall. The Marlins have a 36-9 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

The Miami Marlins (56-57) face the Atlanta Braves (47-66) in the opener of a 5-game set Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park in Atlanta is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Marlins vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.