Anything can happen in the year 2023. We have seen pandemics in more this decade, but did anybody have the Miami Marlins (17-18) and Arizona Diamondbacks (19-15) potentially making the playoffs on their bingo card? Both teams are having a great start to the season and hope to keep cooking with fire. As the new week begins, it is time to get ready to make your Marlins vs Diamondbacks picks.
In past years, this would not be a highly anticipated matchup for these MLB teams. After down years in the MLB standings last year, these two teams have their eyes on the prize. The MLB schedule is long and daunting, and the Marlins and Diamondbacks are ready to begin a three-game series. With that being said, let’s take a look at our Marlins vs Diamondbacks picks.
Miami Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Information
Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ.
Date & Time: Monday, May 7. 9:40 p.m. EST.
How to watch: Bally Sports Arizona | Bally Sports Florida | MLB.TV
Miami Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
These two teams would love a day off, yet they are set to begin a three-game series in Phoenix instead. The Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks are starting to get in midseason form and are ready to compete. These two teams may not have the best MLB stats in the league, so these MLB picks will be very interesting. Stay tuned for our Marlins vs Diamondbacks picks.
Moneyline: On the moneyline, the Diamondbacks are given (-205) odds, and the Marlins are the underdogs on the road with +175 odds.
Spread: When it comes to the spread, the Marlins will be given +1.5 (-115) odds and the Diamondbacks will have to cover -1.5 (-105).
Over/Under: Finally, the over/under is set at an even 8 runs on Monday night. In their first series of the season, the under hit in all three games.
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Miami Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
Starting Pitchers
Braxton Garrett (Marlins)
The Miami Marlins win games because of their pitching. A key problem with this pitching staff is consistency, and that has been the story thus far with LHP Braxton Garrett. In April, the Miami Marlins standings looked promising. That was until they went on a five-game losing streak in their MLB games and have only won a single game during May so far. It is important to note, that one game won was yesterday. This game went to 14 innings, so the Marlins may be a little gassed.
Garrett has had a phenomenal year on the mound. Okay, but it has not been all sunshine and rainbows for Garrett as of late. His latest start against the Atlanta Braves was rough; he allowed 11 earned runs on 14 hits and four home runs. Aside from that atrocity, he allowed just four earned runs through his first four starts of the year. Every game he has pitched so far has been against some of the top MLB teams. Garrett pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks in April, allowing one run on four hits in the win.
Zac Gallen (Diamondbacks)
If you have not bought stock in Zac Gallen yet, now is the time. He is making a case for Cy Young and is a key reason the Diamondbacks are competing. Throughout the season with Gallen on the mound, you have not had to worry about the Arizona Diamondbacks score.
Through the first 44.5 innings of the season, Gallen allowed 0 earned runs. That streak came to an end last week, but that is incredible. Gallen has reached double-digit strikeouts in over half of his starts and has only walked one batter this season. When Gallen steps on the mound, the MLB odds change drastically.
Miami Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Pick 1: As the Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to battle, this is going to easily go under 8 runs. We have a very good pitching matchup, so take under 8 (-105) runs in this one.
Pick 2: Both these teams have played close games as of late. Going with the spread is very risky because of that. The best pick–aside from the under–is taking Arizona (-205) against Miami
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