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Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 26, 2024 at 8:40 PM ET

Venue: Coors Field — Denver, Colorado

Article updated Aug 26, 6:01 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, two of the worst teams in the National League, are set to face off in a four-game series in Denver starting on Monday night. The

Game outlook

The Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, two of the worst teams in the National League, are set to face off in a four-game series in Denver starting on Monday night. The Marlins, coming off a win against the Cubs, have Edward Cabrera lined up as their starting pitcher, while the Rockies will welcome back Ryan Feltner to start the game. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:40 EST at Coors Field. The Rockies are the betting favorite at -110 with no line movement.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins -110 | Rockies -110

Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+142) | Rockies +1.5 (-165)

Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 52%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins avoided a sweep by the Cubs with a 7-2 victory on Sunday, ending a five-game losing streak. In their last 12 games, the team went 4-8, scoring 50 runs with a .254/.312/.427 slash line and 14 stolen bases. Despite drawing the fewest walks in the league, rookie Connor Norby had a standout performance with a leadoff home run and three runs in the win. However, pitching has been a weakness for the Marlins, with the second-worst ERA and WHIP in the NL. Cabrera struggled in his last start, while the bullpen performed better with a 4.13 ERA. Xavier Edwards is questionable for the upcoming series due to lower back discomfort. Miami is currently ranked 29th in offense and 28th in defense with a 80-82 record.

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Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies faced a tough loss against the New York Yankees, losing 10-3 and dropping two of three games over the weekend. The offense has struggled over the last 15 days, scoring 51 runs and hitting .240 as a team with 130 strikeouts. Third baseman Ryan McMahon has been a standout with a .245 batting average, 25 doubles, and 57 RBIs. On the pitching side, the Rockies have had a tough stretch with a 5.37 ERA over their last 13 games. The team's relievers have a 5.64 ERA, the worst in baseball. RHP Victor Vodnik was recently placed on the IL with right bicep inflammation. The Rockies have a power ranking of 26 and rank 18th in offense and 30th in defense. They currently have a record of 47-81.

Marlins vs Rockies: Advantage Miami in upcoming matchup due to recent performances

In their previous meeting in early May, the Marlins swept three games against the Rockies at home with a narrow average margin of victory of 1.7 runs per game. Both teams are currently competing to avoid the bottom of the NL standings due to their similar performance levels. While Cabera has shown some promise as a potential starter, Feltner's return to the Rockies' rotation is a positive development, albeit with potential challenges in his first MLB start in several weeks. The Rockies have struggled in games started by Feltner, particularly in recent outings at home. Although both teams have unimpressive records, Miami's road record is slightly worse than Colorado's home record. Therefore, based on the analysis, it may be advantageous to place a bet on the Marlins in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Marlins vs Rockies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Marlins vs Rockies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins-110 → +102Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Rockies-110 → -113Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins-1.5 (+142) → +1.5 (-182)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Rockies+1.5 (-165) → -1.5 (+161)Moved
  • Total · Over10.5 (-110) → 10.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under10.5 (-110) → 10.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Rockies
58-104 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-26T22:01:58.942Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Miami Marlins avoided a sweep by the Cubs with a 7-2 victory on Sunday, ending a five-game losing streak. In their last 12 games, the team went 4-8, scoring 50 runs with a .254/.312/.427 slash line and 14 stolen bases. Despite drawing the fewest walks in the league, rookie Connor Norby had a standout performance with a leadoff home run and three runs in the win. However, pitching has been a weakness for the Marlins, with the second-worst ERA and WHIP in the NL. Cabrera struggled in his last start, while the bullpen performed better with a 4.13 ERA. Xavier Edwards is questionable for the upcoming series due to lower back discomfort. Miami is currently ranked 29th in offense and 28th in defense with a 80-82 record.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Rockies defeated Miami Marlins 3-2

Colorado Rockies defeated Miami Marlins 3-2 on August 26, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Colorado Rockies' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami Marlins +1.5 (-182) spread, Miami Marlins covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 10.5.

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Tipster picks

  • IrishblueMoneyline · Miami Marlins -110Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareTotal · Over 10.5 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Colorado Rockies -111Win