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Miami Marlins Expected to Test Milwaukee Brewers in Sunday Matchup at loanDepot park

The Milwaukee Brewers (49-39) will be looking to improve their position in the NL Central standings as they take on the Miami Marlins (39-47) at loanDepot park on Sunday afternoon at 1:40 PM ET. Brandon Woodruff will be making his first start of the season for the Brewers, while Edward Cabrera will be on the mound for the Marlins. Miami holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Milwaukee. The Brewers are the betting favorite with a -121 opening line. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Brewers vs. Marlins matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -121 | Marlins +105
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+140) | Marlins +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Milwaukee vs Miami Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over the Marlins in the first game of the series and aim to continue their momentum in the upcoming game on Sunday afternoon. The team ranks eighth in offense, averaging 4.72 runs per game, and 13th in defense, giving up 4.07 runs per game. Christian Yelich leads the team with 17 home runs and 61 RBI, while Sal Frelick leads with a .292 batting average. Despite their middle-of-the-pack offensive and defensive statistics, the Brewers hold a power ranking of 2 and have a record of 49-39 this season. Woodruff, who has excelled against Miami in the past, has a 3-0 record with a 2.77 ERA in four games against them.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have been performing well recently, winning nine of their last 11 games. Currently in third place in the NL East, they are 11 games behind second place. Miami's offensive stats rank them 17th in the league, with averages of 4.24 runs per game, a .254 batting average, .316 on base percentage, and .391 slugging percentage. Xavier Edwards leads the team with a .288 batting average, while Kyle Stowers leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Marlins are giving up an average of 5.07 runs per game and opponents have a .255 batting average against them. Miami's overall record is 39-47, with a power ranking of 9. In their last matchup, Cabrera pitched a shutout game, leading to a 2-0 victory over Minnesota. Against Milwaukee, Miami has won two out of three games in their recent matchups.

Miami Marlins Poised for Victory Against Milwaukee Brewers due to Strong Pitching and Offense

The Miami Marlins have been on a hot streak, winning nine of their last 11 games, while the Milwaukee Brewers have won five of their last nine road games. Miami holds the advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers. Facing Woodruff, who struggled on the road last season and is returning from a lengthy break, the Marlins are poised to capitalize on their offensive prowess. Additionally, Milwaukee's bullpen has shown signs of weakness in recent road games, further complicating their chances against Miami.

Conversely, the Brewers may struggle offensively against Cabrera, who has been exceptional in his recent starts, allowing only three runs in his last three games. With Cabrera's stellar record at home, it is likely that Milwaukee's offense will be stymied. For these reasons, it is advisable to consider placing a wager on Miami winning the game.

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