Braves vs. Marlins: Game 1, prediction, odds, injuries and picks - April 4, MLB 2025

The Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves will start a three-game series at Truist Park on Friday. The Braves enter this contest in search of their first win of the season, while the Marlins will try to improve their 4-3 record.

After winning three of the four-game opening series, the Miami Marlins dropped the series against the New York Mets at home. They now head to Atlanta to get back the momentum. Meanwhile, the Braves have dropped back-to-back series against the San Diego Padres and the LA Dodgers on the road as they head home on Friday.

Braves vs. Marlins Game 1: Prediction

Spencer Schwellenbach, who will take the mound on Friday for the Braves, came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Padres. He pitched six scoreless innings while striking out four

On the other hand, the Marlins will have Max Meyer on the mound, who did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. He pitched 5.2 innings and allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Both pitchers had stellar starts, so expect this to be a close and low-run contest. The Braves have not handled the "favorites" tag by oddsmakers well this season as they continue to lose games. That should stop Friday, as they are expected to finally land a win here.

Prediction: Braves 3, Marlins 1

Braves vs. Marlins Game 1: Odds

Here are the betting odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.

Favorite: Braves (-236)

Underdog: Marlins (+195)

Over/under: 7.5

Braves vs. Marlins Game 1: Injuries

Braves injury

Reynaldo López (SP) – Right shoulder (arthroscopic surgery)
Cam Caminiti (SP) – Out (undisclosed)
Owen Murphy (SP) – Tommy John surgery
Isaiah Drake (OF) – Undisclosed
Seth Keller (SP) – Undisclosed
Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF) – Knee
Joe Jiménez (RP) – Left knee articular cartilage injury
Sean Murphy (C) – Rib
Spencer Strider (SP) – Elbow
Royber Salinas (RP) – Shoulder
Nacho Álvarez Jr. (SS) – Left wrist inflammation

Marlins injury

Victor Mesa (LF) – Undisclosed
Edward Cabrera (SP) – Finger
Franklin Sanchez (RP) – Undisclosed
Derek Hill (CF) – Undisclosed
Ryan Weathers (SP) – Forearm
Eury Pérez (SP) – Elbow
Connor Norby (3B) – Oblique
Andrew Nardi (RP) – Back
Declan Cronin (RP) – Hip
Jesús Tinoco (RP) – Undisclosed
Jesús Sánchez (RF) – Side
PJ Morlando (LF) – Left elbow (ulnar nerve surgery)
Woo-Suk Go (RP) – Fractured right index finger
Braxton Garrett (SP) – Elbow

Braves vs. Marlins: Picks

Moneyline: Braves to win

Spread: Take the over for Braves (-1.5)

Total Runs: Take the over (7.5 runs).