Marlins Eye Wildcard Spot as They Look to Take Series Lead Against Phillies Friday Night
The Miami Marlins (72-67, 64-75 RL, 64-71-4 O/U) look to get the edge on Friday evening when they face the Philadelphia Phillies (76-62, 61-78 RL, 61-67-11 O/U) in the first
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins (72-67, 64-75 RL, 64-71-4 O/U) look to get the edge on Friday evening when they face the Philadelphia Phillies (76-62, 61-78 RL, 61-67-11 O/U) in the first game of a three-game series. The Marlins will have Eury Perez (ERA: 2.86) take the mound while the Phillies will counter with Cristopher Sanchez (ERA: 3.48) and the season series is currently tied 5-5. Philadelphia is the betting favorite at -143 with no movement in the betting line.
Game Info
When: Friday, 9/8/2023 @ 7:05pm EST
Where: Citizens Bank Park Stadium Marlins vs Phillies Betting Odds Moneyline: Marlins +132 | Phillies -143
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-162) | Phillies -1.5 (+141)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 59%.
Miami Marlins
The Marlins are battling for a wildcard spot in the final weeks of the season with a 7-3 record in their last ten decisions. Rookie Eury Perez is on the mound in his first matchup against the Phillies. He has a 2.86 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP and a 5-4 record in 78.2 innings. Jake Burger has stepped up to bat, giving the Marlins solid numbers with 31 homers, 68 RBIs, and an .833 OPS. With an overall record of 72-67, Miami is ranked #16 in power, 25th in offense (scoring 4.09 points per game), and 13th in defense (allowing an average of 4.39 points to be scored against them). BEAUTIFUL, @j_chisholm3 . pic.twitter.com/GtVLlrCnuz