The Miami Marlins are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:35 PM under clear skies. Jonathan Bermúdez will take the mound for the Marlins, carrying a 5.786 ERA into the game, while Bailey Falter, with a 4.451 ERA, will pitch for the Pirates.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Marlins sit in 15th place with a 54-91 record, reflecting a 0.37 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with a 16-29 divisional record, showing a recent form of 5 victories in their last 10 outings and a current two-game losing streak. Their home and away records stand at 28-47 and 26-44, respectively. They have a balanced record in day and night games, both standing at 27 wins, with a total of 555 runs scored against 750 allowed.

Conversely, the Pirates are positioned 12th in the NL Central Division with a 69-76 record, marking a 0.48 winning percentage. They also rank 5th in their division with a 22-20 divisional record. The Pirates exhibit a better recent performance with 6 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. With a home record of 36-38 and an almost similar road record of 33-38, they’ve slightly favored wins in night games over day games, standing at 36 versus 33. Their run tally reaches 616 runs scored while conceding 663 runs.

Turning to the odds, the Pittsburgh Pirates enter this game as favorites with a -179 money line and a -1.5 point spread, indicating a stronger expectation for them to win by at least two runs. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, suggesting expectations for a moderate scoring game. The Miami Marlins, as underdogs, carry a +152 money line, providing an opportunity for a potentially lucrative bet should they pull off an upset.