The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the Miami Marlins in what is sure to be an exciting game of baseball. The Diamondbacks, who are +128 underdogs, are looking to bounce back from a 5-1 loss to the Marlins (-138) just yesterday. The run total for this game is set at 8.5, making for a potentially low-scoring affair. The Marlins are favored on the run line at -1.5 with odds of +150, while the Diamondbacks are +1.5 at odds of -170.
Pitching Matchup
As of now, the expected pitching matchup for this game is Ryne Nelson for the Diamondbacks and Braxton Garrett for the Marlins. Nelson is a young pitcher who has shown promise in limited outings this season, while Garrett has struggled in his limited starts.
Recent Trends
The Diamondbacks have won 60% of their last 10 games, while the Marlins have an identical record over the same span. Despite winning six games each, both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs.
Diamondbacks
In terms of totals trends, the Diamondbacks have gone over in 50% of their last 10 games and stayed under in 40%. This inconsistency may make it difficult to predict the outcome of this game.
Marlins
On the other hand, the Marlins have been equally inconsistent in their last 10 games with five going over and four staying under the total.
Expert Pick
Our expert pick for this game is the Miami Marlins to come out on top (-138). While both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, we believe that the Marlins have the advantage in this matchup. If you’re still unsure about which side to take, be sure to check out the Shark Book app for free and see what other bettors are saying about this game.