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.

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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.