The Miami Marlins (64-91) begin a 4-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (83-72) on Thursday at American Family Field at 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Brewers lead 2-1
The Marlins aren’t playing for playoff position, but they’ve managed to win 3 of their last 5 games. During September, though, Miami has gone 9-16, which puts the Marlins in 2nd-to-last place in the NL East.
The Brewers are still vying for a wild-card spot in the NL with the season winding down. Milwaukee is a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the 3rd and final wild-card spot entering Thursday’s contest.
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Marlins at Brewers projected starters
LHP Braxton Garrett vs. LHP Eric Lauer
Garrett (3-6, 3.52 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 79 1/3 IP.
- Has allowed at least 1 HR in 3 of his last 4 starts
- The Marlins have lost 4 of his last 6 starts
Lauer (10-7, 3.96 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 147 2/3 IP.
- Has given up 15 combined ER in last 4 starts
- May 14 at Marlins: 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Marlins at Brewers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:53 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Marlins +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Brewers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-135) | Brewers -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Marlins at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Brewers 5, Marlins 3
Money line
While I believe the Brewers will win this game, I’ll PASS on the money line in this matchup. Milwaukee has odds that don’t make it worth taking them straight up over Miami.
Run line/Against the spread
Can the Brewers win by multiple runs in this game? With Milwaukee having something to play for to end the season, give me BREWERS -1.5 (+110) as they’ve outscored their opponent by at least 2 runs in each of their last 6 wins.
Over/Under
OVER 7.5 RUNS (-108) seems to be the move with the Marlins and Brewers squaring off. When these 2 teams meet, there tends to be a decent number of runs scored.
The Over has hit in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Miami and Milwaukee when the game takes place at American Family Field. Plus, the Over has hit in 42 of the previous 64 meetings between the Marlins and the Brewers.
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