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Pirates Favored as Miami Marlins Face Off in Crucial Matchup

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Marlins face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three-game series. Sandy Alcantara will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins, while Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates. The Marlins currently lead the season series 3-1. The Pirates are the betting favorites with Keller starting, opening at -132. Will the Pirates be able to secure a home win against the Marlins? Stay tuned for the prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +116 | Pirates -132
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-188) | Pirates -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Miami vs Pittsburgh Stats

Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara, despite having a difficult season with a 7.89 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP, showed promise in his recent outing against the Rockies by only allowing two runs in six innings. The team is struggling overall, especially on the road where they have a 10-19 record. The offense has been inconsistent, but there have been bright spots such as Kyle Stowers' strong performance with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. Jesus Sanchez has also been productive with nine RBIs this month. The Marlins are currently averaging 4.06 runs per game and have a 5.04 ERA on the pitching side, which ranks them 20th in offense and 28th in defense. Their power ranking is 24, and they hold a record of 24-39 for the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Mitch Keller will be starting in their upcoming game. Despite a rocky outing in his last game, Keller is having a decent year with a 4.13 ERA and a 1-8 record in 76.1 innings pitched. Keller has historically performed well against the Marlins, with a 3.06 ERA and a 2-0 record in previous games against them. The Pirates have been playing better recently, with a series loss to the Astros followed by a home sweep against the Phillies. While players like Ke'Bryan Hayes and Andrew McCutchen have had inconsistent seasons, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been a positive contributor. The Pirates rank 29th in offense, scoring an average of 3.15 runs per game, but have a solid pitching staff with a 3.85 ERA ranking them 15th. Overall, the Pirates have a power ranking of 8 and a record of 26-40. In their last three matchups, Miami went 1-2 against Pittsburgh.

Pirates Look to Capitalize on Marlins' Struggles in Upcoming Matchup

The Miami Marlins are currently experiencing difficulties, having lost eight of their last 11 games, including being swept by the Rockies last week. In contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a successful home sweep against the Phillies, instilling them with confidence. Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara has struggled this season, evidenced by his high 8.64 ERA last month and consistent difficulties on the road. Conversely, Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller has been reliable, allowing two or fewer runs in four of his last six starts and boasting a strong career ERA of 3.06 against Miami. This matchup presents an opportunity for the Pirates to continue their success against a struggling Marlins team.

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