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Miami Marlins Favored to Beat Arizona Diamondbacks in Saturday Showdown at Chase Field

The Miami Marlins will be facing off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their three-game series at Chase Field on Saturday afternoon. Sandy Alcantara will be starting for the Marlins, while Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. Arizona has a strong record against Miami in their recent matchups. The Diamondbacks are favored to win this game, with the betting line opening at -145 and remaining steady. Please note that this preview was written before Friday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +128 | Diamondbacks -145
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-165) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 59%.

Miami vs Arizona Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have recently bounced back from a series loss to Philadelphia with series wins over Atlanta and San Francisco. They are currently fourth in the NL East standings, 2.5 games behind third-placed Atlanta, and will be looking to move up the standings with a win on Saturday. Miami averages 4.18 runs per game, which is ranked 20th in the league. Their .254 batting average is ranked 10th, with a .317 on base percentage (18th) and a .387 slugging percentage (20th). Xavier Edwards leads the team with a .286 batting average, while Kyle Stowers has hit 12 home runs and has 38 RBI. Defensively, the Marlins are giving up 5.16 runs per game (28th in the league), with opponents hitting .259 against them (25th). Their 4.85 ERA is 26th, and their 1.39 WHIP is ranked 25th. The team currently has a power ranking of 21, ranking 23rd in offense and 28th in defense. Their record for the season is 34-45.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing well recently, winning five of their last seven games and ranking fourth in the NL West standings. Their offense is strong, averaging 5.16 runs per game and ranking third in the league, with a .255 batting average and .331 on base percentage. Josh Naylor leads the team in batting average, while Eugenio Suarez leads in home runs and RBI. However, the Diamondbacks are struggling defensively, giving up 5.09 runs per game and ranking 26th in the league. Their upcoming game against Miami will be crucial in reducing the gap in the standings. Arizona has a power ranking of 5 and a 41-39 overall record.

Miami Marlins Favored to Win Against Arizona Diamondbacks Due to Recent Performance and Pitching Matchup

The Miami Marlins have been performing exceptionally well during their recent road games, winning seven out of their last eight matches. On the other hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won five of their last seven games. Miami holds the advantage in this matchup due to their strong batting performance against right-handed pitchers. Pfaadt, the pitcher for the Diamondbacks, has struggled in recent games, giving up a total of eight runs in his last three starts. Furthermore, Pfaadt has allowed 10 runs in his last two starts against the Marlins. Considering that Arizona has one of the weakest bullpens in the league, they may have difficulties containing the Marlins' offense. Therefore, it is recommended to consider betting on Miami to win based on the current circumstances. Additionally, Alcantara, the pitcher for the Marlins, has been performing well by only allowing seven runs in his last four starts, which may further support Miami's chances of winning.

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