Miami Marlins Host Philadelphia Phillies in MLB Baseball Betting Action

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Philadelphia Phillies dueling the Miami Marlins on Thursday at Marlins Park.

The Miami Marlins will turn to Brad Hand and his 2-3 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Philadelphia Phillies send Jerome Williams (4-8) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Miami Marlins in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -143 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.6-3.7 win for the Phillies on Thursday. 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

49-71 Miami battles the Phillies, currently with a 47-73 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Philadelphia injuries news.

The Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies odds would favor the Phillies if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Miami is rated No. 22 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Philadelphia is at No. 15.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Miami Marlins and its No. 25-rated batting order, averaging 3.75 runs per nine innings, against the No. 28 line up of the Philadelphia Phillies at 3.71 runs per outing.

Defensively, Philadelphia features the No. 30-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.48 runs per game. Miami, meanwhile, comes in at No. 24 at home, scoring 3.86 runs per game.