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Giants Favored as Verlander Takes the Mound Against Marlins

The Miami Marlins are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game National League series at Oracle Park. The Giants, who hold a record of 44-34, will have Justin Verlander on the mound, while the Marlins, with a record of 31-45, will start Cal Quantrill. The Giants are currently -175 favorites with a total of 7.5 runs. In their previous meeting this season, the Giants took two out of three games from the Marlins. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:45 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +155 | Giants -175
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-140) | Giants -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 64%.

Miami vs San Francisco Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins recently finished a seven-game homestand on a positive note by beating the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. Despite being 11 games behind the bottom wild-card spot in the National League, the team has shown improvement in their offensive stats with a .265/.320/.396 slash line in the last couple of weeks. The Marlins bullpen has a 4.31 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and .283 batting average against during that period. Cal Quantrill will be pitching against the San Francisco Giants, with a 3-7 record, a 5.68 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP in 14 starts this season. Miami is currently ranked 24th in power rankings, 23rd in offense, and 28th in defense, with a season record of 31-45.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants recently wrapped up a successful three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox, winning two out of three games after a tough stretch of losses. The Giants are currently 3.5 games behind the NL West-leading Dodgers and hold the middle wild card spot in the National League. Over the past two weeks, the team has been hitting well and their bullpen has been performing decently. On Tuesday night, Justin Verlander will be pitching for the Giants, looking to improve his 0-4 record this season. The Giants have a power ranking of 13 and are ranked #19 for offense, averaging 4.19 runs per game, and #5 for defense, giving up an average of 3.65 runs per game. Miami has won two out of their last three matchups against San Francisco.

Justin Verlander Expected to Secure First Win of Season Against Struggling Marlins

It is anticipated that Justin Verlander will secure his first win of the season following his return from injury and his recent strong performance. Verlander has maintained a solid 3.32 ERA and 4.65 FIP across his previous seven starts. Conversely, Cal Quantrill has struggled, going 0-3 with a 4.74 ERA and 4.28 FIP in his last four starts. The Marlins may rely on their struggling bullpen, as Quantrill has not pitched deep into games since April. The Giants have performed well against right-handed pitchers in the past 10 days, boasting a .775 OPS and 121 wRC+, while the Marlins have recorded a .723 OPS and 100 wRC+ in the same span. Considering these factors, it is likely that Verlander will secure a win in the upcoming game against the Marlins.

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