The Miami Marlins (56-57) face the Atlanta Braves (47-66) in the opener of a 5-game set Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park in Atlanta is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Marlins vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

See all the player props bets with current odds for the MLB matchup between the Miami Marlins and Braves on }{ day_of_week model.date }}, August 7,

It's rare to see a five-game series in the regular season in MLB, but that's going to happen beginning Thursday, August 7 when the Miami Marlins visit the Atlanta Braves. The Marlins and Braves will play a doubleheader Saturday to add an additional contest to what was a four-game set.

Jason Alexander pitched six scoreless innings, Jeremy Peña doubled twice and the Houston Astros used a five-run fourth to beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Monday night.

Spencer Arrighetti was hit hard in his return after a four-month absence and the Astros couldn't overcome the deficit.