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MLB Prop Bets: Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves (May 20, 2026)

The Atlanta Braves (32-16) face the Miami Marlins (22-26) at LoanDepot Park on Wednesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chris Sale is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Janson Junk is the probable pitcher for the Marlins. The Braves are favored to win at -194, while the Marlins are at +159. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.

  • The Braves (-120) have a 32-16 Run Line record this season, while the Marlins (+100) hold a record of 20-28.
  • The Braves have a 20-23-5 O/U record this season (meaning 20 games have gone over the total runs line, 23 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Marlins have a 29-17-2 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Braves are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Marlins are averaging only 4.4 (14th).
  • In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.4 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Marlins are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (T17th).

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 .263 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Marlins are batting .248 (7th).

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 3rd. Alternatively, the Marlins are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 38 (T27th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 245 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Marlins have recorded 202 RBIs to rank T13th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Marlins have an earned run average of 4.16 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.14 (1st).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 417 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Marlins rank 15th for total strikeouts, recording 399.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .226 against the Marlins this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .208 (1st).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Braves 14-11-23 8-3-13 6-8-10 11-11-15 3-0-8 0-0-0 4-0-6
    Marlins 9-12-27 5-5-17 4-7-10 6-4-20 3-8-7 0-0-0 1-4-5

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Braves 23-16-9 13-6-5 10-10-4 19-11-7 4-5-2 0-0-0 6-1-3
    Marlins 20-19-9 12-9-6 8-10-3 14-9-7 6-10-2 0-0-0 4-5-1

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 21-27 in Braves games this season. The Marlins have a 24-24 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Braves recorded an 8-4 victory over the Marlins at LoanDepot Park yesterday. Michael Harris was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs.