The Miami Marlins are hosting the Colorado Rockies for their second game in a row at 8:40 PM EDT today. With the Marlins being the home team, they are the favorites according to the odds, which is understandable as they are currently sitting third in their division. The Marlins are at -161, while the Rockies have odds of +148.
The Pitching Matchup
The pitchers for the game will be Sandy Alcantara for the Marlins and Karl Kauffmann for the Rockies. It’s worth mentioning that while the Marlins have the advantage in terms of odds, Kauffmann has a better ERA than Alcantara, but we’ll see how these two face off on the field.
Their Previous Encounter
These two teams faced off just yesterday, with the Rockies edging out the Marlins by a score of 5-4. The Rockies winning as the underdogs was not entirely unexpected as they have shown that they can compete against their rivals.
In their last encounter, the total was set at 11.5 runs, and it remained under by 2.5 runs. This time around, the sportsbook has set the total at 11 runs.
Win Trends
Let’s look at how these two teams have been performing lately. The Marlins have won five of their last ten games, while the Rockies have also won five of their last ten. These stats suggest that the teams are evenly matched, which could make for an exciting game.
Totals Trends
The Marlins have gone over three times in their last ten games while coming in under six times. The Rockies have no particular trend for totals, as they went over four times in their last ten games and under six times.
As for predictions, we’re following the lead of our hot Shark player, Samuel, and taking the Colorado Rockies. If you’re still not convinced, you can download the Shark Book app for free to see what others are saying about this matchup.
The Final Word
With the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies set to clash again, it’s anyone’s game. Regardless of who you’re rooting for, this matchup is expected to be highly entertaining and worth watching. Don’t hesitate to tune in tonight and witness the action take place.