MLB Prop Bets: Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves (May 18, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (32-15) face the Miami Marlins (21-26) at LoanDepot Park on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Ian Ritchie is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Max Meyer is the probable pitcher for the Marlins. The Braves opened as favorites but this has since changed, with the Marlins coming into -112 and Braves drifting to -108. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -107 and UNDER at -112.
- The Braves (+143) have a 32-15 Run Line record this season, while the Marlins (-174) hold a record of 19-28.
- The Braves have a 19-23-5 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total runs line, 23 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Marlins have a 28-17-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Marlins are averaging only 4.3 (18th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.2 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Marlins are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (19th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .265 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Marlins are batting .247 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 66 to rank T2nd. Alternatively, the Marlins are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 36 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 245 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Marlins have recorded 190 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Marlins have an earned run average of 4.25 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 2.94 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 409 this season, ranking 9th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Marlins rank 15th for total strikeouts, recording 390.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .228 against the Marlins this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .206 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 14-11-22 | 8-3-13 | 6-8-9 | 11-11-15 | 3-0-7 | 0-0-0 | 4-0-6 |
| Marlins | 9-12-26 | 5-5-16 | 4-7-10 | 6-4-19 | 3-8-7 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 23-15-9 | 13-6-5 | 10-9-4 | 19-11-7 | 4-4-2 | 0-0-0 | 6-1-3 |
| Marlins | 19-19-9 | 11-9-6 | 8-10-3 | 13-9-7 | 6-10-2 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 20-27 in Braves games this season. The Marlins have a 23-24 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 6-3 victory over the Marlins at Truist Park when these teams last met on April 15. Austin Riley was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI.
