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.

Season series: Marlins lead 3-2

The Marlins salvaged a game in the 3-game set with the Houston Astros with a 6-4 win Wednesday. 2B Xavier Edwards went 4-for-5 as a catalyst atop the lineup. He's hitting .323 over the last 30 days with 18 runs scored. The Fish have won 6 of 8. They technically still have a shot at the playoffs as they're 6 games out of a Wild Card spot.

The Braves suffered a 3-game sweep to the Milwaukee Brewers, capped off by a 5-4 defeat W

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