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Florida Marlins (Burnett)/Atlanta Braves (Marquis) OVER 8 -118.
Jason Marquis career vs Marlins -- 23.1 innings pitched giving up 24 hits, 18 runs/all earned, 3 home runs, 12 walks. ERA = 6.94.
Last 2 games vs the Philadelphia Phillies on April 4 & 9, Marquis pitched a combined 12.2 innings giving up 14 hits, 8 runs/7 earned, 2 home runs, 5 walks while facing 55 batters.
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A.J. Burnett career vs Braves -- 29.0 innings pitched giving up 25 hits, 16 runs/14 earned, 4 home runs, 14 walks. ERA = 4.34.
Last 2 games vs the Montreal Expos on April 3 & 8, Burnett pitched a combined 12.2 innings giving up 15 hits, 7 runs/all earned, 1 home run, 5 walks while facing 56 batters.
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Unfavorable factor to the over is wind forecast which is "In from right center 10-15". Based on recent and past pitching performance, I favor the over in this game.
Good luck everyone.