If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves meet at Turner Field.

The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Anibal Sanchez in this game. Sanchez has a 6-3 record and a 3.60 ERA this season.

The Braves will counter Sanchez with Tim Hudson. Righthander Hudson has a 3.42 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Florida, they were a 5-0 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -154 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Florida: 52-54 SU Atlanta: 62-45 SU

Florida most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 2-8 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida's last 10 games when playing Atlanta Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Florida The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home

Next up: Atlanta home to Florida, Sunday, July 31

NL East Preview: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Florida Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.

The Marlins will give the ball to starter Javier Vazquez in this one. Righthander Vazquez is 3-6 this season with a 7.09 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Vazquez with Cliff Lee. Lefthander Lee has a 3.41 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 245-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Marlins were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Phillies. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -185 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Florida has lost 6 straight games. Philadelphia has won 6 straight games.

Team records: Florida: 32-36 SU Philadelphia: 43-26 SU

Florida most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 1-9

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 2-4 After playing Florida are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Florida Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida

Next up: Florida at Tampa Bay, Friday, June 17 Philadelphia at Seattle, Friday, June 17

MLB Preview: Florida Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies

A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday when they battle the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium.

Righthander Jair Jurrjens will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Jurrjens is 7-2 this season with a 1.75 ERA.

Jurrjens's opponent in this one will be Chris Volstad. The Marlins righthander has a 5.67 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Marlins. Bettors on Atlanta at +108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Florida has lost 7 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 34-28 SU Florida: 31-29 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Houston are 7-3 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Florida most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Arizona are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games on the road Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida's last 13 games when playing at home against Atlanta Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta

Next up: Atlanta at Houston, Friday, June 10 Florida home to Arizona, Friday, June 10

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins

The Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Chase Field.

The Marlins will trot Anibal Sanchez out to the mound in this one. Righthander Sanchez has a 4-1 record and a 2.60 ERA this season.

Sanchez's opponent in this one will be Ian Kennedy. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 6-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Marlins were a 15-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Diamondbacks. That made winners of bettors who got Arizona at -132 on the moneyline, while the total score (19) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. Arizona has won 7 straight games.

Team records: Florida: 30-22 SU Arizona: 30-24 SU

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Arizona are 4-6 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Arizona most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider: Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: Arizona home to Florida, Wednesday, June 1

MLB Preview: Florida Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The fans at Sun Life Stadium will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Phillies will trot Roy Halladay out to the mound in this one. Righthander Halladay has a 5-1 record and a 2.19 ERA this season.

The Marlins will counter Halladay with Josh Johnson. Righthander Johnson has a 1.68 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 106-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at +100 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Philadelphia: 23-11 SU Florida: 20-14 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Florida are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Florida home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Sun Life Stadium.

Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Kershaw is 2-2 this season with a 3.00 ERA.

It'll be Chris Volstad toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Righthander Volstad is 1-1 with a 6.60 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Dodgers were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Marlins. That made winners of bettors who got Florida at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Florida has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 12-12 SU Florida: 14-7 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 7-3 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida's last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up: Florida home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, April 27

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Florida Marlins