Today, Sunday, the field at loanDepot park will be well-fitted for the clash desired by both opposing sides between the 85-57 Philadelphia Phillies and 53-89 Miami Marlins. While the Phillies are looking to strengthen their playoff hopes, the Marlins are still unsuccessfully looking for a new form. This game is playoff-oriented and for survival, and this aspect defines the grandeur of MLB as it is. Now, with our handicapper top insights, let’s go into details that make this game more interesting than just that.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins 9/8/24 Game Info and Odds |
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When: | Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET |
Where: | loanDepot park |
Watch: | NBCS-PH, ESPN, MLB.TV |
Phillies odds: | -133 Moneyline |
Marlins odds: | +112 Moneyline |
Total Line: | 8.5 |
Philadelphia Phillies (85-57) vs. Miami Marlins (53-89)
The Philadelphia Phillies come into this contest with a buoyant mood as they have a good batting average of .260 and an even better slugging of .427. Their recent form has also been impressive, as they have won 4 out of their last 5 games and have played very well in both offense and bullpen. The Philadelphia Phillies recorded some good wins as part of their comeback story, including one against the Marlins. At the same time, they also collected some solid wins over the Toronto Blue Jays, commanding their aggressive and all-round game.
Philadelphia Phillies Last 5 Games | |||
Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
Sep 7, 2024 | MIA | 5-9 | Lose |
Sep 6, 2024 | MIA | 16-2 | Win |
Sep 5, 2024 | MIA | 5-2 | Win |
Sep 4, 2024 | TOR | 4-2 | Win |
Sep 3, 2024 | TOR | 10-9 | Win |
Unlike this, the Miami Marlins are having a challenging season, represented by the disadvantageous 53-89 score tally. Their current situation belongs to the so-called trying situations, characterized by many home losses and problems with stability. It is worth mentioning that even the ‘successful’ matches, such as the one where the global violinist and his fellow players squirrel defending 9-5 against Philadelphia, look more like a break in a losing scenario against Washington and Philadelphia, where they were soundly beaten before more soundly emplaced.
Miami Marlins Last 5 Games | |||
Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
Sep 7, 2024 | PHI | 9-5 | Win |
Sep 6, 2024 | PHI | 2-16 | Lose |
Sep 5, 2024 | PHI | 2-5 | Lose |
Sep 4, 2024 | WSH | 4-3 | Win |
Sep 3, 2024 | WSH | 2-6 | Lose |
Seth Johnson (0.0, 0-00) vs. Edward Cabrera (3-6, 5.33 ERA)
Today marks a significant milestone for Seth Johnson as he makes his major league debut. His minor league statistics, especially a stunning 2.33 ERA over 88.2 innings, show a promising young arm capable of weaving spells around the batters. With only one run allowed in his last three starts at Triple-A, Johnson’s entry into the Phillies’ lineup could bolster their rotation and bring a fresh strategic element against the Marlins.
On the contrary, Edward Cabrera has more experience, with a 5.33 ERA and 1.47 WHIP throughout 76 innings pitched this season. However, the challenge for Cabrera is making sure he doesn’t walk as much and allowing home runs, as he has faced problems stopping the runs when it mattered in the last few games. This outing will be crucial for setting the mood of the Marlins’ offense, considering that they are facing a Phillies team that has proven they can take advantage of any pitching blunders.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+119), Total Odds: 8.5
The odds favor the Phillies with a -1.5-run line, which seems to be a good bet as they are up against a floundering Marlins team in terms of point spread. At 8.5, the total is also placed well over, suggesting that runs will be scored, which also follows the trend of both teams’ courteous loanDepot park high-scoring affairs.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
The Phillies have been outstanding on the road and even more so against National League teams, proving they can compete under stress and with quality competition. These last few trends indicate massive scoring outbursts, especially in away games, where they seem to love going over the total more often than not.
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
In sharp contrast, Miami’s current home record reveals a miserable total of victories in the past 19 games – only five. Owing to their recent win over the Phillies, such an ability should not be taken for granted, as they occasionally can go toe to toe with their opponents.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins 9/8/24 Betting Picks
In summary, the excellent form of the Phillies and Seth Johnson’s introduction should be enough to see them through with a victory. As for the bettors, it would not be a bad idea to expect the Phillies to cover the spread due to their effort on offense and the deficiencies of the Marlins’ pitchers.
For prop bets, a good bet could be on the total going over due to the recent history of their matches and the quality of pitching or lack thereof from both sides. Looking at some of the top MLB picks today, it would be a Phillies victory involving plenty of runs being scored.