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Diamondbacks Favored to Win Against Marlins in Closing Game of Series at Chase Field

The Miami Marlins will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the closing game of their three-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, June 29. The Marlins narrowly won the opening game of the series with a 9-8 score. The Diamondbacks, however, swept the Marlins in a three-game set earlier in the season. The Diamondbacks are currently favored to win with a moneyline of -190 and a total of 9.0 runs. Cal Quantrill will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins, while Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. The betting line opened at -187 in favor of the Diamondbacks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +167 | Diamondbacks -190
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-128) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 66%.

Miami vs Arizona Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins displayed a strong offensive performance in their recent victory over the Diamondbacks, out-hitting them and securing their fifth consecutive win. Key players such as Otto Lopez and Kyle Stowers contributed with impressive hitting performances. The Marlins have been performing well over the past week with a solid batting average and several extra-base hits. Despite their recent success, they are still trailing in the wild card race in the National League. Cal Quantrill is set to pitch in the upcoming game and has had mixed results this season and against the Diamondbacks in the past. The Marlins currently have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 18th in offense, 28th in defense, and have a record of 35-45 for the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently won their last two series, but suffered back-to-back defeats including a loss to the Marlins. Despite hitting three home runs in their last game, the team's pitching performance was lacking. Currently hitting .241/.304/.420 with seven doubles and eight home runs in the last seven days, the Diamondbacks are 3.5 games behind the final wild card spot in the National League. Eduardo Rodriguez is set to pitch on Sunday, with a mixed record for the season. In their last meeting in April, Rodriguez allowed three runs against the Marlins. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 5 and are ranked 3rd for offense but 26th for defense, with an overall record of 41-40. Recently, Miami had a 2-1 advantage in their matchups against Arizona.

Diamondbacks Favored Against Marlins on Runline with Strong Track Record Against Right-Handed Pitchers

Eduardo Rodriguez has been performing exceptionally well this month. In his most recent outing last Monday, he recorded 10 strikeouts over six scoreless innings in a decisive 10-0 victory against the White Sox. The Miami Marlins have struggled significantly against left-handed pitchers in the past 10 days, with a .506 OPS and a 42 wRC+ in 101 plate appearances. Consequently, I am predicting that the Arizona Diamondbacks will win against the runline. Although Cal Quantrill has performed decently lately, the Diamondbacks have a strong track record against him. In the last 10 days, Arizona has produced a .749 OPS and a 105 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers, presenting a challenging task for Quantrill to contain their offense.

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