ASA TOP PLAY 10* ON OVER the Total - Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins, Friday at 7:10 PM ET

The Braves are off a 6-3 loss to the Yankees Wednesday but they had 11 hits in that game. Atlanta entered that game having averaged scoring 7 runs per game in their 4 prior games and 2 of those games were only 7 innings long because the Braves played a double-header during this stretch. The point is that the Braves have been swinging the bats quite well. The Marlins also have enjoyed some recent success at the plate. Overall, Miami has been a big surprise early this season and they are 8-4 on the year which makes this a big showdown in the NL East. The Marlins have averaged scoring 6 runs per game in their 8 victories this season and have scored at least 4 runs in 5 of their past 6 games. Getting each team to 4 runs in this game guarantees us a winning ticket with this total set at 8.5 runs. We like our chances in that regard as Miami will have plenty of confidence at the plate in their home stadium and off a 14-11 win over Toronto on Wednesday. The Braves .437 slugging percentage ranks them 8th in the majors out of 30 teams. Miami starter Pablo Lopez is winless in his 5 career starts against Atlanta. The Braves start Kyle Wright in this one and he is now 0-5 with a 7.41 ERA in his 14 career appearances (7 starts) at the MLB level. He gave up 2 homers in his lone career start against the Marlins and Miami will bring momentum into this one from the successful finish to the series with the Blue Jays. The Marlins also are thrilled to finally be able to play a game at home in Miami after being away for so long due to the Covid-19 situation. Bet the OVER in the Miami Marlins game in early evening action Friday.