Analyst Backs Braves at -140 Over Marlins as Strider Faces Alcantara

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 21

Atlanta is the recommended play in Thursday’s Braves-Marlins matchup, with the analyst backing the Braves moneyline at -140 and also liking Austin Riley for 2+ strikeouts at +238.
Spencer Strider gives Atlanta a strong pitching edge on paper: he has a 2.45 ERA in 14.2 innings, and Miami ranks 19th in walks despite his early control issues.
The Braves also bring favorable matchup history, with Miami hitters going 1-for-12 against Strider and Atlanta owning an 18-8 road record this season.
Sandy Alcantara has been solid overall for Miami with a 3.53 ERA and eight quality starts in 10 outings, but Braves hitters have produced against him, including Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies.
The pick leans on a broader view that a healthier Atlanta club looks far stronger than last year, while Miami remains a .500-range team at 22-28 and still appears to be rebuilding.

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