The Miami Marlins host Philadelphia on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 66-67 mark against the 50-83 Phillies in MLB betting odds action at Marlins Park.
Miami sends out against Nick Pivetta for the Philadelphia Phillies in this game. is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season, while Pivetta is 5-9 on the year and has a 6.39 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Miami Marlins in this matchup found them as -162 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.3-3.0 victory 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
66-67 Miami battles the Phillies, currently with a 50-83 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. 15 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 25 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Miami Marlins No. 16 ranked offense (4.68 runs per game) against a Philadelphia Phillies defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 22 at 4.99 runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have been averaging 9.05 hits per game, more than the Philadelphia Phillies have managed so far this season (8.47 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 19-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia got the job done in their last match in a 3-2 victory over Miami on Thursday at Marlins Park behind starter Ben Lively.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Miami, Saturday, September 2nd