The Miami Marlins will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Philadelphia Phillies pay a visit to Marlins Park.
Ben Lively, with a record of 1-5 on the season, gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, while the Miami Marlins trot Odrisamer Despaigne to the mound in this one. He is 0-1 so far in 2017.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Miami Marlins as -161 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.0-3.0 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
66-66 Miami battles the Phillies, currently with a 49-83 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Miami Marlins at No. 12 and the Philadelphia Phillies at No. 28 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Miami Marlins No. 16-ranked scoring average of 4.7 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies offense rated No. 28 and scoring 4.08 runs per game. The Marlins have averaged 9.06 hits per game to date this season, more than the Phillies hitters have managed (8.47 per nine innings).
Philadelphia brings the No. 23-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Marlins's No. 19-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Marlins were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the Washington staff and losing 4-0 to the Nationals on Wednesday at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Miami, Friday, September 1st