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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 31, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET

Venue: loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

Article updated Mar 31, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim for a series win against the Miami Marlins in the final game of their four-game series on Sunday afternoon. The game is set to take place at

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim for a series win against the Miami Marlins in the final game of their four-game series on Sunday afternoon. The game is set to take place at loanDepot park at 1:40 PM ET. Bailey Falter will start for the Pirates, while Trevor Rogers will take the mound for the Marlins. Miami holds a 6-4 record in its last 10 games against Pittsburgh. Despite the early odds favoring Miami at -125, the betting line has not shifted.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +110 | Marlins -125

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-190) | Marlins -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 56%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong start to the season, picking up two wins against the Marlins. Despite having one of the worst offenses last season, they have impressed by scoring at least six runs in both games. Currently averaging 6.5 runs per game, Pittsburgh has shown improvement with a .244 batting average, .358 on base percentage, and .423 WHIP. Ke'Bryan Hayes leads the team with a .571 batting average and two RBI, while Edward Olivares has hit one home run. On the pitching side, the Pirates have given up 3.5 runs per game, holding opponents to a .230 batting average. With a 2.57 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, the pitching staff has been effective. Additionally, Pittsburgh is ranked 7th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a power ranking of 21. Don't forget to take advantage of our BetMGM bonus code WAWBET for a $1,500 first bet offer for new customers. Let's see if the Pirates can keep up their winning streak.

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Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have had a rough start to the season, losing their first two games and looking to pick up their first win in their series finale against the Pirates. The team is currently averaging 3.5 runs per game with a .230 batting average, .318 on base percentage, and .270 slugging percentage. Jake Burger leads the team with a .625 batting average and four RBI. On the pitching side, the Marlins have struggled, giving up 6.5 runs per game with a .244 opponent batting average, 5.14 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP. Pitcher Rogers will face the Pirates, against whom he is 0-1 in two starts from 2022. The Marlins have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 15th in offense and 23rd in defense. Despite their 0-3 record, Pittsburgh has lost their last three matchups against Miami. If interested in betting, the best betting sites are recommended for a chance to make more money.

Pirates Expected to Continue Offensive Dominance Against Marlins, Favorable Bet on Money Line

The Pirates have displayed strong offensive performance in their initial two games, netting six runs in each. Particularly effective against left-handed pitchers, they are expected to continue their scoring momentum against Rogers, having previously secured 10 hits and five runs in 11 innings against him. Moreover, with Miami's bullpen experiencing challenges, they may struggle to contain the Pirates in the upcoming game. On the contrary, the Marlins have shown limited offensive prowess, only managing to score seven runs in their first two games. They have struggled against left-handers, barely maintaining a batting average over .200. Furthermore, their performance against Falter, who has yielded just three runs in his last two starts against them, does not bode well. With the Pirates' bullpen exhibiting strength, it is likely that they will control Miami's offense effectively. Considering these factors, it is advisable to choose Pittsburgh to cover the money line.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Pirates vs Marlins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pirates vs Marlins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates+105 → +131Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins-125 → -147Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Pirates+1.5 (-192) → +1.5 (-163)Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins-1.5 (+165) → -1.5 (+139)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Pittsburgh Pirates
82-80 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-31T10:16:41.894Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-30Pittsburgh Pirates 9 · Miami Marlins 3
  • 2024-03-29Pittsburgh Pirates 7 · Miami Marlins 2
  • 2024-03-28Pittsburgh Pirates 6 · Miami Marlins 5
  • 2023-10-01Miami Marlins 0 · Pittsburgh Pirates 3
  • 2023-09-30Miami Marlins 7 · Pittsburgh Pirates 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Miami Marlins 9-7

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Miami Marlins 9-7 on March 31, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Pittsburgh Pirates' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 (-163) spread, Pittsburgh Pirates covered, while the 16 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

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Tipster picks

  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Miami Marlins -125Loss
  • JoeyBergMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates +110Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Miami Marlins -125Loss
  • Tbone91Moneyline · Miami Marlins -128Loss
  • SfdanMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates +113Win
  • Josh720Total · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • RcMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates +113Win