Miami Marlins vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants are set to face off in another game of their series on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Marlins have the second-worst record in the league at
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants are set to face off in another game of their series on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Marlins have the second-worst record in the league at 49-86, while the Giants are 68-68 and pushing for a wild card spot in the National League. San Francisco is currently 6.5 games back from a playoff spot and has a 3-3 record in their last six games. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:05 P.M. EST with Edward Cabrera starting for the Marlins and Mason Black starting for the Giants. The Giants are the betting favorite, opening at -136 with the current line at San Francisco -139.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Marlins +126 | Giants -139
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-170) | Giants -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 58%.
Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins are currently 49-86 this season, putting them in last place in the National League East division and overall in the National League. They have lost eight of their last 11 games, including a 3-1 loss to the Giants on August 30. Pitcher Adam Oller had a strong performance in the game, but the Giants ultimately secured the win in the eighth inning. Saturday's game will feature Edward Cabrera as the starting pitcher, who has a 2-6 record this season. The team's hitting statistics rank them 17th in the league, with the second fewest amount of runs scored. With a power ranking of 29, the Marlins struggle on both offense and defense, averaging 3.77 points per game while allowing 5.16 points to be scored against them.