Braves vs Marlins Odds & Picks (Oct. 3)
The first pitch is at 6:40 pm ET on Monday, October 3. The weather forecast is sunny with cloudy periods with 7 mph wind and a temperature of 87 degrees. Atlanta is the third pick to win the NL pennant at +425.
Bryce Elder is starting for the Braves against Miami in Monday's series opener. Elder won his first game since Sept. 26 with a complete game shutout against Washington Nationals.
Jesus Luzardo hasn't won since August 7. He's 1-6 in his last seven starts. His last win came against the Braves on April 24. Lu zardo is 1 of 2 with a 4.50 ERA in two starts against Atlanta this season.
Marlins catcher Nick Fortes is 2-for-5 when facing starting pitchers. Avisail Garcia and Miguel Rojas are both 1- for-3 with an RBI. Third baseman Austin Riley is 4-of-8 against Luzardo. Ronald Acuna Jr and William Contreras are 1 for 3. Matt Olson has homered and driven in two runs.
The Braves reached 100 wins and extended their NL East lead over the New York Mets to two games with Sunday night's victory. The defending World Series champs are playing their best baseball at the best time of the year. Luzardo has made seven quality starts over his last eight appearances and Miami has lost all eight games. Over the season, the Marlins are 3-14 when Luuzardo starts on the mound.
