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The Miami Marlins (74-69) and Milwaukee Brewers (79-63) kick off a crucial 4-game set on Monday at American Family Field. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: first meeting; Miami took 4 of 7 meetings in 2022
The Marlins have won 3 consecutive series and 8 of their last 10 games. Miami pulled off a 5-4 win Sunday as a +149 underdog despite being hitless until the 7th inning.
The Brewers are coming off a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees as a +123 underdogs. Milwaukee lost in 13 innings despite holding New York hitless through 10. The Brew Crew are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall and 5-5 in their last 10 games vs. the Fish.
Marlins at Brewers projected starters
LHP Jesus Luzardo vs. RHP Brandon Woodruff
Luzardo (9-8, 3.59 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 155 1/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 6-3 home win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday
- Has a 5.04 ERA over his last 5 turns
Woodruff (4-1, 2.30 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.79 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 47 IP.
- Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in a 7-3 road win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
- Is 3-0 with a 2.64 ERA over his last 5 starts
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Marlins at Brewers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Marlins +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Brewers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-160) | Brewers -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Marlins at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Brewers 6, Marlins 2
Moneyline
The Marlins are suddenly one of the hotter teams in the NL. However, Woodruff and his nasty curveball will likely stand in their way Monday. Expect the Miami offense to be stumped.
BET MILWAUKEE (-160).
Run line/Against the spread
I expect the Marlins hitters to be kept on their toes all night. Although Miami has faced good competition and pitching as of late, Woodruff will bring a different type of test. Each of the Brewers’ last 5 wins have been by 2 or more runs.
BET MILWAUKEE -1.5 (+135).
Over/Under
Although this has the looks of a pitching duel, there are too many question marks on both sides. The Marlins’ offense comes and goes, while both teams are very much in the thick of the playoff race.
Even with all things trending up for Woodruff, he’s still only been back for about 5 weeks.
PASS.
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