Miami Marlins vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The struggling Miami Marlins will be looking to build on their recent win as they face the New York Yankees in the first game of their interleague series. The game is scheduled to start at 6:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium. Jesus Luzardo will start for the Marlins, while Nestor Cortes will take the mound for the Yankees. Despite New York being the betting favorite, both teams have split their last 10 meetings.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins +142 | Yankees -155

Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-148) | Yankees -1.5 (+128)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins snapped their nine-game losing streak with a victory over the Cardinals, marking their first win of the season. They will aim to continue their momentum and secure their first series lead of the season when they face the Yankees on Monday. Miami is currently averaging 3.33 runs per game, with a batting average of .208, on base percentage of .275, and slugging percentage of .308 - ranking 25th, 29th, and 27th in the league, respectively. Jake Burger has been a standout performer for the team, leading them with a .314 batting average, two home runs, and 10 RBI. On the pitching front, Miami has struggled, giving up an average of 5.56 runs per game. Opponents have a .274 batting average against them, with a 5.42 ERA and 1.69 WHIP - ranking 27th, 26th, and 29th in the league, respectively. In his last start, Luzardo allowed four hits and three runs in 5.1 innings, resulting in a 3-1 loss to the Angels. Improvement will be crucial for the team to secure a win in their upcoming game. Miami currently holds a power ranking of 23, ranking 24th in offense with an average of 3.63 runs per game, 29th in defense allowing an average of 7.38 points per game, and has yet to secure a win this season.