Miami Marlins vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins are set to finish their series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Marlins, with a record of 80-82, are currently fifth in
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins are set to finish their series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Marlins, with a record of 80-82, are currently fifth in the National League East, while the Astros are second in the American League West with a record of 48-44. The Astros have a 2-1 advantage over the Marlins this season. The game is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EST, with Roddery Munoz starting for the Marlins and Jake Bloss starting for the Astros. Houston is favored to win, with the current betting line at Houston -187.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Marlins +166 | Astros -187
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-125) | Astros -1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 65%.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins suffered a harsh 1-9 defeat against the Houston Astros, marking their seventh loss in the last ten games. The Marlins struggled with both pitching and offense, as their batting average was only .200 and pitcher Bryan Hoeing gave up eight hits and five runs in just three innings. Miami's ERA ranks as the fourth worst in the league at 4.54 and has remained consistently high at 4.60 over their last ten games. In an effort to avoid a series sweep, the Marlins will turn to rookie right-handed pitcher Roddery Muñoz, who holds a 80-82 record with an ERA of 5.48 and 40 strikeouts in nine appearances this season. Miami is currently ranked 29th in offense, 28th in defense, and has a record of 80-82 this season, placing them at a power ranking of 27.