Miami Marlins defeat Atlanta Braves 12-0: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 0, Miami Marlins 12
The Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 12-0 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 12 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap
The Miami Marlins won by 12 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- JR Ritchie (Atlanta Braves): 4.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves): 1-for-2.
- Max Meyer (Miami Marlins): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Xavier Edwards (Miami Marlins): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins?
The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 12 runs.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 3.5.
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Atlanta Braves at -106 and the Miami Marlins at -114. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Marlins a 51% favorite. The Miami Marlins won as the favorite at -114: $87.72 profit on a $100 bet.
Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 32-16 in the 2026 regular season (16-8 at home, 16-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 29 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 23 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Miami Marlins 22-26 in the 2026 regular season (15-12 at home, 7-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 47 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 28 times and under 17 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the Atlanta Braves at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.