First pitch for Sunday's matchup between the Phillies and Marlins is set for 1:40 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. The Phillies are 85-57 and they have won four of their last five, while the Marlins are 53-89 and they are 5th in the NL East.
Edward Cabrera is starting for the Marlins, while the Phillies are going with Seth Johnson. Philadelphia is currently -133 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. NSPPH is carrying this game on TV.
Philadelphia vs. Miami Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Phillies at Marlins
- Where: loanDepot Park Miami
- Date: Sunday, September 8th
- Betting Odds PHI -133 | MIA +111 O/U 8.5
Phillies vs Marlins Last Game Recap
Miami picked up a 9-5 win over the Phillies in the most recent game of this series. The Marlins had a huge 7th inning, scoring three of their nine runs. As for the Phillies, they scored their final run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Marlins were at +217 on the money line.
Darren McCaughan got the start for the Marlins, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out four. John McMillon got the win out of the bullpen. Aaron Nola had a rough outing for the Phillies, giving up four earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.
Miami's offense was led by a big game from Otto Lopez, who went 3/5 with a home run and three RBIs. Connor Norby also had a two-hit game and drove in three runs. As for the Phillies, Bryson Stott went 3/4 with an RBI.
Phillies Preview
Philadelphia has a 25-16 record against NL East teams this season and are currently 7 games ahead of the Mets in the division. As favorites, they have a 72-42 record, but as underdogs, they are 13-15.
The Phillies are 37-33 against the run line on the road, and their average run margin is +0.9 runs per game. Their overall over/under record is 66-69, and in games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs, they are 14-14.
The Phillies will be sending Seth Johnson to the mound today against the Marlins. He's eager to kick off his season with a solid performance, marking his debut for the year.
Not only do the Phillies come into the game as one of the league's top-scoring offenses, but they also have the league's top home run hitter in Kyle Schwarber, who has gone deep 33 times this season. Schwarber has also been hot of late, going 11/23 in his last five games, with five homers and 11 RBIs. Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper are also having strong seasons, with Bohm batting .290 and Harper at .283.
Harper is 2nd on the team with 26 homers, and he is 3rd on the team with 78 RBIs. Bohm has 13 homers and 89 RBIs, which is 2nd on the Phillies and 12th in the majors. Harper comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak, while J.T. Realmuto is also swinging a hot bat, as he has hits in four straight games.
Marlins Preview
As underdogs, the Marlins have a 49-75 record this season, compared to 4-14 as favorites. Their run line record is 66-76, but they are 2-16 vs. the run line when favored. Miami's games have averaged 9.0 runs per game, and the over is 77-61 in their games this season.
Today, the Marlins are looking to avoid a series loss to the Phillies, as they currently trail 1-2. Overall, Miami is 53-89 and 32 games behind Philadelphia in the NL East. The Marlins have a 27-47 record at home and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Miami is starting Edward Cabrera today vs. the Phillies, and he comes into the game with a record of 3-6 and an ERA of 5.33. In his 16 starts, Cabrera has a WHIP of 1.47 and has issued 4.97 walks per nine innings compared to 9.95 strikeouts. The right-hander has made three quality starts this year and is coming off a win vs. the Giants, where he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up one earned run. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Cabrera has been hit hard at times, as he has allowed at least two homers in four of his outings.
Currently, the Marlins are 29th in the league in scoring, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per contest. Miami's team batting average of .240 is 14th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in walks, on-base percentage, and OPS.
Jake Burger and Jesús Sánchez have been the Marlins' top power threats this season, with Burger leading the team with 25 homers and Sánchez right behind him at 17. Burger also has the team's top RBI total at 60. Over his last seven games, Connor Norby is hitting .276 with two homers.
Phillies vs. Marlins Prediction: Marlins ML +111
Getting the Marlins at +111 is a great value pick today, as we have them winning this one 5-4. We would also take the Marlins on the money line, as opposed to the over/under, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at Edward Cabrera's projected numbers, we have him going seven innings and finishing with six strikeouts. He is also a good pick to get the win, as we have him as the 15th best starter to pick up a win.
