The Miami Marlins will look to improve on a 52-43 record when they take on the New York Mets, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.
It's a pitching duel between Adam Conley for the Miami Marlins (6-5 on the year) and Logan Verrett for New York Mets (3-6 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -135 for the Miami Marlins in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.1-2.4 win for the Marlins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
52-43 Miami battles the Mets, currently with a 50-44 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs New York injuries news.
The Miami Marlins sit at No. 7 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the New York Mets sit at No. 17 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Miami Marlins No. 21-ranked scoring average of 4.2 runs per game, against a New York Mets offense rated No. 28 and scoring 3.74 runs per game. The Marlins have averaged 9.46 hits per game to date this season, more than the Mets hitters have managed (7.87 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 10-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mets own the No. 3 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York looks to rebound from a loss to the Cubs, who beat them 6-2 on Wednesday behind a start from K Hendricks at Wrigley Field.
The Marlins enjoyed a 9-3 victory at the expense of the Phillies on Thursday, with T Koehler throwing 8 innings of 2-hit ball at Citizens Bank Park.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Miami, Saturday, July 23rd