After taking down the Marlins (0-1) by a score of 4-1 in Tuesday’s NL Wild Card opener, the Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) will look to finish the series at home on Wednesday. Read ahead for a preview of this matchup including the Marlins vs Phillies odds.
Marlins vs Phillies Picks
Take the Phillies to win straight up (-150) and for the under-eight runs to hit (-110).
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Before making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the Marlins vs Phillies odds for this contest.
- Moneyline: The MLB odds show the Phillies as the favorites, as they are -150 on the moneyline. The Marlins are +135 to win this one on the road.
- Spread: The spread features the Marlins +1.5, with odds of -160. For the Phillies, they are -1.5 on the spread, with odds of +140.
- Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at eight. Both the over and the under have odds of -110.
Marlins vs. Phillies Information
Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
Location of the game: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 4. 8:08 pm ET.
How to watch: National – ESPN | ESPN-INT
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
Looking at the MLB schedule, the Marlins won six out of ten games to end the regular season, but they were certainly held in check in Game 1 on Tuesday. This season they struggled on the road at just 38-42.
For the Phillies, it showed they love playing in front of their home crowd on Tuesday. During the regular season, Philadelphia was an impressive 49-32 when playing at Citizens Bank Park.
As National League East rivals, the Phillies and Marlins finished second and third in the MLB standings, respectively. Whoever wins this series earns a date with a third NL East team, the Atlanta Braves.
The Miami Marlins fell to 26th out of all MLB teams in scoring this season, averaging just 4.14 runs per game. On the road, they are slightly worse, as they are averaging 3.91 runs.
Out of all MLB teams, the Phillies’ lineup ranks eighth in scoring, averaging 4.91 runs per game (5.16 at home).
MLB Injury Report
In regards to the MLB injury report, the Marlins are without pitchers Sandy Alcantara (forearm), Eury Perez (back), and Trevor Rogers (biceps). The Phillies are without Rhys Hoskins (ACL) and Dylan Covey (rest).
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
Marlins Look To Lefty To Extend Season
With the season on the line, the Miami Marlins will turn to 26-year-old lefty Braxton Garrett. In 31 MLB games, he went 9-7 with a 3.66 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 156 strikeouts in 159.2 innings this season.
Garrett got hit around in his last start against the New York Mets. In just four innings, he allowed four earned runs on three hits. Prior to that contest, he had thrown 12 straight scoreless innings.
Phillies Turn To Veteran Aaron Nola
The Phillies’ starting rotation has a two-headed monster in Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola. After seeing Wheeler on Tuesday, the Marlins now must try to conquer 30-year-old righty Nola on Wednesday.
In 32 games this season, his MLB player stats show that he went 12-9 with a 4.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, and he had 202 strikeouts in 193.2 innings.
In his last three starts, Nola has pitched well. He has given up just five earned runs over his last combined 17.1 innings of work.
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions
- After analyzing the Marlins vs Phillies odds, take the Phillies to win at home in this one (-150).
Aaron Nola has not had his best season of his career this year, but he has pitched far better at home (6-3, 3.29 ERA) than on the road (6-6, 5.43 ERA) this year. Expect that trend to continue on Wednesday.
As far as Braxton Garrett, he isn’t a slouch, as he has pitched really well this season. For that reason, don’t be surprised if the total stays low in this one.
- For those reasons, take the Phillies to win straight up (-150) and for the under-eight runs to hit (-110).
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