The MLB schedule has turned its page to the postseason. Game one of the best-of-three series between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies will get going on Tuesday.
The Miami Marlins finished the regular season with an 84-77 record, good enough for third place in the MLB standings for the National League East. The Marlins won the National League Wildcard No. 2 ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
For the Philadelphia Phillies, they won 90 regular season games. The Phillies are the wildcard one. The winner of this series will go on to battle against the Atlanta Braves.
It is time to get to our Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies prediction.
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Marlins vs. Phillies Information
Before our Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies prediction, take a look at some information on one of the four MLB games for Tuesday.
Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
Location of the game: Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia, PA.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 3. 8:08 pm EST.
How to Watch: ESPN
Recent Scores
Miami Marlins
- Friday, September 29th, 2023: 4-3 win at Pittsburgh Pirates
- Saturday, September 30th, 2023: 7-3 win at Pittsburgh Pirates
- Sunday, October 1st, 2023: 3-0 loss at Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
- Saturday, September 30th, 2023: 4-3 loss at New York Mets
- Saturday, September 30th, 2023: 11-4 loss at New York Mets
- Sunday, October 1st, 2023: 9-1 win at New York Mets
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
The Miami Marlins boast the top hitter in the National League. Luis Arrarez hit .354 to win the batting title. This game after he won the batting title with the Minnesota Twins.
The Marlins, as a team, hit .259, which was fourth in the league. The problem for Miami was their inability to score the runs on base. The Marlins ranked 26th with 668 runs scored.
Luzardo will take the mound for the Miami Marlins. The 26-year-old lefthander went 10-9 on the season with a 3.63 earned run average. Luzardo took the nod as the rotation’s ace with Sandy Alcantara’s loss. Luzardo struck out 208 batters in 178.2 innings this season.
Philly’s Winning Formula
The Philadelphia Phillies are the defending National League Champions. Rob Thomson and his crew know they have what it takes to get back. They have good starting pitching, a solid bullpen, and an offense that can get hot.
Bryce Harper, of course, is the big name on the lineup card. Harper, on his MLB Player Stats, saw him hit .293 on the season to lead the way. Kyle Schwarber clubbed 47 home runs, and Nick Castellanos was the top RBI guy with 106.
Zack Wheeler gets the ball for the Phillies. Wheeler threw on September 28th against the Pirates, went four innings, and came out of the game for rest. Wheeler wrapped up the season with a 13-6 record and a 3.61 earned run average. Zack Wheeler struck out 212 batters in 192 innings.
Odds Breakdown
Before we move on to our MLB picks, let’s take a quick look at the betting odds.
- Runline: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+130), Miami Marlins +1.5 (-150)
- Moneyline: Philadelphia Phillies -165, Miami Marlins +140
- Total: 7.5
By the looks of it, we should be in for an exciting game between two MLB teams.
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick and Prediction
Zack Wheeler is excellent. Wheeler can throw the ball by hitters and do it with ease. Wheeler and the Marlins are familiar with each other, but give the ace the advantage in this game. Zack Wheeler goes six or more innings in this game and keeps the young Marlins offense off balance.
The Phillies add to the scoring as the game goes, and the bullpen comes in. Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, this is a game to take the Phillies run line over Miami.
- In our Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies prediction: Take Philadelphia -1.5 (+130) over Miami in Game 1 of the series.
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