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Miami Marlins Look to Continue Dominance Over Arizona Diamondbacks in Monday Evening Matchup at LoanDepot Park

On Monday evening, the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-55, 3rd in NL West) will face off against the Miami Marlins (45-78, 5th in NL East) at LoanDepot Park in the first game of their three-game series. Both teams have not yet announced their starting pitchers for this matchup. The Marlins have previously won two out of three games against the Diamondbacks in both their prior series this season in Arizona and during the 2023 season at LoanDepot Park. The game is scheduled for 6:40 PM Eastern time. Currently, Brandon Pfaadt (ERA: 3.98) is expected to start for the Diamondbacks, while the Marlins starting pitcher remains unknown. Arizona is favored to win, opening at -210 on the betting line.

Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks -210 | Marlins +170
  • Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (-120) | Marlins +1.5 (+100)
  • Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 68%.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks recently suffered a 6-1 loss to the Rays, with starting pitcher Zac Gallen taking his sixth loss of the season. Catcher Jose Herrea drove in Arizona's only run, while right fielder Randal Grichuk struggled at the plate. Despite key injuries to Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno, manager Torey Lovullo remains focused on the team's performance. Arizona's pitching staff has been struggling, giving up four or more runs in four of their last five games. They currently hold a power ranking of 2, ranking 1st in offense and 23rd in defense, with a season record of 69-56.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have recently struggled, losing their previous three games including a 4-0 defeat against the Mets. RHP Max Meyer took his third loss of the season, giving up four earned runs in four innings. The Marlins relief pitchers held New York scoreless for four innings, but Miami's offense struggled with only four hits and eight strikeouts. The Marlins pitching staff has allowed four or more runs in 10 of their last 11 games. Despite the challenges, manager Skip Schumaker remains optimistic about Meyer's development. The team is currently ranked 19th in power ranking, with a struggling offense ranked 29th and defense ranked 28th. Injuries are not expected to affect Monday's game.

Miami Marlins Dominating Arizona Diamondbacks in Recent Matchups, Poised for Victory on Monday

The Miami Marlins have demonstrated impressive dominance over the Arizona Diamondbacks in their recent matchups, securing victories in four out of their last five meetings. The Marlins notably shut out the Diamondbacks with a score of 5-0 in their most recent game at LoanDepot Park. Conversely, Arizona has struggled at the plate, posting a meager .196 batting average against the Marlins' pitching staff in their last five encounters. Additionally, the Diamondbacks have shown a lackluster offensive performance on the road, with a .222 batting average and a .371 slugging percentage in their previous five games against Miami. Despite Arizona's solid pitching staff, they have faced challenges away from their home stadium, ranking 22nd in the league with a 4.46 ERA. In contrast, the Marlins have exhibited strong performance at home, evidenced by their recent series wins against formidable opponents. Considering these statistics and trends, the Marlins are poised for a convincing victory on Monday in Miami. It is advisable to place your bet on the Marlins.

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