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Phillies Favored to Win as Marlins Face Off in First Game of Series at Citizens Bank Park

The Miami Marlins (8-9) will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (10-8) at Citizens Bank Park for the first game of their three-game series. Miami is coming off a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, while Philadelphia suffered a defeat to the San Francisco Giants. Both teams are looking to bounce back and improve their standings in the NL East. Marlins will be missing several key players, while Phillies will also have some absences. Sandy Alcantara will start for the Marlins, and Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies. Philadelphia is favored to win according to betting odds. Stay tuned for the outcome of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +184 | Phillies -212
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-125) | Phillies -1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 68%.

Miami vs Philadelphia Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently ranked 8th in batting average, 9th in on-base percentage, 20th in runs scored, and 21st in slugging percentage. Matt Mervis leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Otto Lopez and Kyle Stowers also contributing in these categories. Miami has hit 30 doubles, two triples, and 12 home runs in 17 games. On the pitching side, Miami is ranked 20th in batting average against, 26th in Quality Starts, and 27th in ERA and WHIP. Max Meyer leads the team in ERA and strikeouts, while Sandy Alcantara leads in wins. Overall, Miami is ranked 16th in offense, 27th in defense, and has a record of 8-10 this season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies currently rank 8th in on-base percentage, 11th in batting average, 14th in slugging percentage, and 17th in runs scored in the league. Kyle Schwarber leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos also contribute significantly. The Phillies have hit a total of 47 extra base hits in 18 games. On the mound, Philadelphia ranks 21st in ERA, 20th in WHIP, and 26th in batting average against. Jesus Luzardo leads the team in wins, strikeouts, and ERA. The Phillies' power ranking is 15, with a record of 11-8. They will face Miami with a defense giving up an average of 4.33 points per game.

Philadelphia Phillies to Face Miami Marlins in Showdown at Citizens Bank Park

Miami has faced challenges recently, losing two out of their last ten games. On the other hand, Philadelphia has had a strong start but has struggled lately. The upcoming game will take place at Citizens Bank Park, where Philadelphia has a 6-3 record this season. Miami's Sandy Alcantara has had a slow start to the season with a 4.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. In his last outing, Alcantara gave up four runs in 5.2 innings. Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler has also had some difficulties in his recent games, allowing nine runs in his last two outings. Despite this, Wheeler had a strong start to the season. The key difference between the two teams is that Alcantara has yet to have a standout performance. In terms of bullpen performance, Philadelphia has a slightly higher ERA but more saves compared to Miami.

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