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Miami Marlins Expected to Cover Run Line in Competitive Matchup Against Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Miami Marlins in the final game of a four-game series on Thursday. Philadelphia, currently in second place in the NL East, lost to Miami in their last game, snapping a five-game winning streak. The Phillies are trailing first-place New York by two games. Miami, in fifth place in the NL East, has won four of their last five games but trails the division leader by 15 games. Both teams will be missing multiple pitchers and position players for the game. The starting pitchers will be Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies and Edward Cabrera for the Marlins. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with a -140 opening line that has not moved. Read on for a detailed prediction of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins matchup. Step up to the plate and check out our free MLB picks for this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -140 | Marlins +125
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+120) | Marlins +1.5 (-137)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 58%.

Philadelphia vs Miami Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently excelling in multiple hitting categories, ranking in the top 9 in four areas including batting average, on-base percentage, runs scored, and slugging percentage. Kyle Schwarber is a key contributor to the team's power with 22 home runs, leading in RBI with 53. As a team, Philadelphia has recorded impressive extra base hit numbers. On the mound, the Phillies rank highly in Quality Starts but drop in ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. Zack Wheeler leads in wins and strikeouts, with Cristopher Sanchez set to pitch next. With a power ranking of 22, Philadelphia is ranked 7th in offense, 17th in defense, and currently holds a record of 44-30 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins currently rank 8th in batting average, 18th in on-base percentage, 19th in slugging percentage, and 23rd in runs scored. Kyle Stowers has been their best hitter with 10 home runs, while Agustin Ramirez also has 10 homers. Stowers leads in RBI with 34, followed by Jesus Sanchez with 28. The team has hit 115 doubles, 10 triples, and 63 home runs in 71 games. On the mound, they rank towards the bottom in batting average against, WHIP, ERA, and Quality Starts. Sandy Alcantara leads in wins with three, and Max Meyer leads in strikeouts with 68. Edward Cabrera will pitch next with a 4.10 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts. The Marlins have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 4.11 runs per game. The team is 29-43 overall and recently had a 1-2 series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Miami Marlins Expected to Cover Run Line in Competitive Matchup Against Philadelphia Phillies

The Miami Marlins are anticipated to put on a strong performance on Thursday, likely covering the run line despite potential challenges. Currently, Miami ranks 9th in covering the run line with a record of 38-33, while the Philadelphia Phillies rank 14th at 37-36. In their five head-to-head matchups this season, Miami has a 3-2 record against the run line. Both starting pitchers have shown promising performances recently, indicating a competitive matchup. Philadelphia's starting pitcher, Cristopher Sanchez, has demonstrated consistency in his last four appearances, boasting an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.24. On the other hand, Miami's starter, Edward Cabrera, has also delivered strong outings with only three runs allowed in his last four appearances. Overall, Thursday’s game is expected to be closely contested.

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