The Miami Marlins will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Philadelphia Phillies pay a visit to Marlins Park.
Justin Nicolino will take the mound for the Miami Marlins, and he'll carry a 2-0 record into the contest. Aaron Nola gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies; he's 2-2 so far this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Philadelphia Phillies listed as underdogs of 105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.3-3.2 win for the Marlins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
16-13 Miami battles the Phillies, currently with a 17-14 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Miami Marlins sit at No. 16 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 26 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Philadelphia Phillies rank No. 30 at 7.32 hits per game. That compares with the Miami Marlins No. 4 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 17-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia got the job done in their last match in a 4-3 victory over Miami on Saturday at Marlins Park behind starter J Hellickson.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Atlanta, Tuesday, May 10th
Miami home to Milwaukee, Monday, May 9th