The Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on September 6, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM under a sky of broken clouds. Zack Wheeler will lead the charge for the Phillies, entering the game with an impressive 2.630 ERA, while Edward Cabrera, sporting a 5.329 ERA, will take the mound for the Marlins.
The Phillies are currently second in the 2024 NL East Division with an 84-56 record. Their performance includes a top spot in the division with a 24-15 record and a recent surge of eight wins in their last ten games, pushing their winning streak to five. They’ve performed commendably at home with a 47-25 record and managed a fair 37-31 on the road. In contrast, the Marlins sit at the bottom of the division with a 52-88 record. They hold the last place with a 14-28 division record and have only notched five wins in their last ten outings, along with a recent loss breaking their momentum.
Betting odds for this matchup show the Phillies as substantial favorites. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Phillies, and the over/under for the game is 7.5. The money line has been set at -233 for the Phillies, making them strong favorites, while the Marlins are at +194, marking them as underdogs. These odds suggest a prediction of a potentially tight game, leaning towards a Phillies victory but with cautious optimism for total runs scored.