On the evening of May 25, 2024, the Miami Marlins will clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field promptly at 10:10 pm under a clear sky forecast. Sixto Sánchez will lead as the starting pitcher for the Marlins, carrying an ERA of 6.412. Counterpart Jordan Montgomery will take the mound for the Diamondbacks with an ERA of 4.981.
In the standings of the 2024 NL East Division, the Marlins are at the bottom with 18 wins and 34 losses, a win rate of 35%. Their division record is 4-12, placing them fifth. Despite this, their current form is relatively better, with seven victories in their last ten games and a two-game winning streak. Their record is 10-19 at home and 8-15 on the road, with greater success during day games (10-8) than at night (8-26). The Marlins have scored 196 runs but allowed a higher 275.
On the other hand, the Diamondbacks hold the eighth position in the NL West Division with a record of 24 wins and 27 losses. They have a 47% winning rate and are fourth in their division with an 11-9 record against division rivals. With five wins in their last ten outings and a recent loss, they show a mixed performance. Their home and away records are fairly balanced, at 12-14 and 12-13 respectively, and have managed 241 runs scored versus 237 runs allowed.
From a betting perspective, key odds for this matchup are as follows: The point spread is set at -1.5, indicating a slight edge to the Diamondbacks. The over/under is pegged at 9.0, suggesting a moderate scoring game is anticipated. For moneyline bettors, the Marlins are at +150, marking them as underdogs, while the Diamondbacks are favored with a moneyline of -179. These figures suggest that whilst the Diamondbacks are expected to win, the Marlins could present a resilient challenge, potentially leading to an engaging and closely contested game.