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Toronto Blue Jays at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (35-35) and Miami Marlins (31-40) swing into a two-game set Tuesday with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Ross Stripling is the projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays. Stripling is 2-4 with a 4.64 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, and 2.7 BB/9 in 54 1/3 IP over 10 starts and 1 relief appearance.

The veteran righty allowed 2 ER in 6 2/3 solid innings against the Yankees on Wednesday. He has held foes to 2 or fewer runs in four of his last five starts.

RHP Sandy Alcantara is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 4-6 with a 3.09 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, and 2.4 BB/9 in 93 1/3 IP over 15 starts.

The 25-year-old threw his third career complete game last Wednesday at St. Louis, losing 1-0 after a ninth-inning walk-off home run. He owns a fine 2.38 ERA at home.

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Blue Jays at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:33 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blue Jays +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Marlins -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (+165) | Marlins +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Marlins 4

Money line (ML)

The Blue Jays well-rounded offense has a robust .844 OPS since May 16, producing at home and abroad and against left-handers and right-handers.

Miami typically plays lower-scoring games as their .675 OPS ranks 26th in MLB, while above-average pitching has helped them get through a few extended stretches of .500 baseball. Miami, for example, is 6-6 with a 2.50 ERA over its last dozen games.

TORONTO (+100) is a solid play against Miami in this one. Alcantara is coming off 108 pitches in his last start and that opens the possibility of a sideways outing his next time out, and too much of what figures as an overrated Marlin relief corps. Alcantara is a ground-ball pitcher, and Toronto hits ground-ball types quite well.

Peg Stripling as being a better option than what’s indicated by his surface ERA. He is also coming off a 100-pitch game, so figure on both bullpens and both offenses dictating the final score: advantage Blue Jays.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the juice-drowned run line option.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both bullpens have struggled of late, and both figure to be exposed in the opener of this abbreviated interleague set. TAKE THE OVER 7.5 (-110).

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Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (31-39) try to complete a three-game sweep of the host Chicago Cubs (39-32) Sunday at Wrigley Field. First pitch will be at 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Miami has pummelled Chicago in the first two games of the series, winning both games by a combined score of 21-3.

Marlins LF Adam Duvall has raked this series. He’s 5-for-8 with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs in the first two games.

Season series: Marlins lead 2-0.

RHP Zach Thompson makes his third career start for the Marlins. He is 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA (8 IP, 2 ER), 1 BB and 7 K this year.

He lost his MLB debut against the Boston Red Sox but won his second start against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched 5 scoreless innings.

RHP Alec Mills is the projected starter for the Cubs. He is 2-1 with a 6.11 ERA (28 IP, 19 ER), 1.54 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 across two starts and 12 relief appearances.

  • Last outing: Loss, 3-2, with 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB and 6 K Tuesday at the New York Mets.

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Marlins at Cubs odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Marlins +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Cubs -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Marlins +1.5 (-155) | Cubs -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Prediction

Marlins 7, Cubs 4

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the MARLINS (+125) for a half unit since I like Miami’s First 5 Innings run line price given how poor Chicago’s pitching staff has looked recently.

For instance, the Cubs are giving Mills the start Sunday. He is used more as a reliever and is most likely setting up a “bullpen day”, but the Cubs bullpen is overworked and has stunk lately. Over the past week, Chicago’s bullpen is 26th in K-BB% and SIERA.

Also, Chicago’s lineup has also struggled over the last seven days. The Cubs are last in WAR and second-to-last in wOBA and wRC+ while having the highest K%.

Thompson was dialed in for his second start against the Braves’ stacked lineup, and he has to be confident coming into this one given how well his team has played through the first two games of the set.

Furthermore, more than 90% of the early morning money wagered has been on the Cubs, according to Pregame.com, which opens the door for a “contrarian play” against the market.

I’m OK fading such a lopsided market since I’d assume the Chicago backers are just doing so because the Cubs are a popular team, the Marlins are not and bettors refuse to believe Miami can sweep them.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the MARLINS +0.5 (-115) on the FIRST 5 INNINGS line since we are getting a good price for a half-run worth of insurance on a pitching matchup favoring Miami.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS because of the limited data we have on Thompson and Chicago’s bullpen being far better than this recent stretch has indicated.

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Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Chicago Cubs (39-30) host the Miami Marlins (29-39) Friday for the first game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field. First pitch will be at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Miami had an off-day Thursday but was just swept in a three-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals and has lost four straight games.

Chicago had its five-game winning streak snapped earlier this week with three straight losses against the New York Mets but prevented a four-game sweep with a 2-0 win Thursday.

Season series: 0-0.

RHP Cody Poteet makes his sixth start for the Marlins. He is 2-2 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 through 24 IP.

  • Last outing: Loss, 9-2, with 2 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 2 H, 4 BB and 2 K June 4 at the Pittsburgh Pirates.

RHP Zach Davies takes the hill for the Cubs. Davies is 4-3 with a 4.01 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 30 ER), 1.47 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 across 14 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 2-0, with 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB and 6 K Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • vs. Marlins on the current roster: 77 at-bats with a .312/.346/.390 slash line, 9/4 K/BB, 1 HR and 8 RBIs.

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Marlins at Cubs odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Marlins +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Cubs -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Marlins +1.5 (-140) | Cubs -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Cubs 5, Marlins 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the CUBS (-165) for a half unit. Chicago’s bullpen has the second-highest WAR while the Marlins are eighth.

Davies has put it together for his past two starts, pitching 12 2/3 scoreless innings and giving up just 3 hits, 4 walks and striking out 10 batters.

Furthermore, the Cubs are first in the NL Central and were playing like one of the best teams in the league before running into an even hotter Mets team earlier this week. Chicago is 20-10 over the past 30 games.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

There were no odds listed at the time of writing.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (-105) because both bullpens are top-tier units, Davies has been on-point lately and the Cubs’ recent hot streak is due to their pitching, not their hitting.

Over the last 30 days, Chicago’s lineup is a bottom-10 unit in WAR, wRC+ and wOBA, but the pitching staff has the best WAR and second-best FIP over that time span.

Additionally, both the Marlins and the Cubs played to the Under in four of their last five games.

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Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (29-36) open a three-game series on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals (32-33) Monday evening. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Braxton Garrett is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 and 5.1 BB/9 in 7 IP over one start and one relief appearance. In his one start this season, he allowed two runs on five hits in four innings.

RHP Adam Wainwright is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He is 4-5 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 73 2/3 IP over 12 starts. Wainwright has six quality starts this season. He is 6-2 in his career against the Marlins.

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Marlins at Cardinals odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Marlins +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Cardinals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Marlins +1.5 (-135) | Cardinals -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Marlins 4

Money line (ML)

The Marlins have won four of their last six games but lost eight of nine games on their last road trip. They are 13-22 on the road this season.

The Cardinals are only 16-15 at Busch Stadium this season. They have lost nine of their last 10 games overall and went 1-5 on their last homestand.

They have won two of the last three starts for Wainwright.

Take the CARDINALS (-175).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Miami is 34-31 ATS this season and 18-17 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in three of their last four games.

The Cardinals are 33-32 ATS and 15-16 ATS at home. They have only covered the spread in one of their last 10 games.

I expect a St. Louis win, but it will be a one-run game. Take the MARLINS +1.5 (-135).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Cardinals are 33-28-3 O/U this season and 11 of their last 15 games have gone Over the projected total. Seven of the last 12 for the Marlins have gone Over.

Take OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (29-36) open a three-game series on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals (32-33) Monday evening. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Braxton Garrett is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 and 5.1 BB/9 in 7 IP over one start and one relief appearance. In his one start this season, he allowed two runs on five hits in four innings.

RHP Adam Wainwright is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He is 4-5 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 73 2/3 IP over 12 starts. Wainwright has six quality starts this season. He is 6-2 in his career against the Marlins.

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Marlins at Cardinals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:39 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Marlins +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Cardinals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Marlins +1.5 (-135) | Cardinals -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Marlins 4

Money line (ML)

The Marlins have won four of their last six games but lost eight of nine games on their last road trip. They are 13-22 on the road this season.

The Cardinals are only 16-15 at Busch Stadium this season. They have lost nine of their last 10 games overall and went 1-5 on their last homestand.

They have won two of the last three starts for Wainwright.

Take the CARDINALS (-175).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Miami is 34-31 ATS this season and 18-17 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in three of their last four games.

The Cardinals are 33-32 ATS and 15-16 ATS at home. They have only covered the spread in one of their last 10 games.

I expect a St. Louis win, but it will be a one-run game. Take the MARLINS +1.5 (-135).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Cardinals are 33-28-3 O/U this season and 11 of their last 15 games have gone Over the projected total. Seven of the last 12 for the Marlins have gone Over.

Take OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (28-35) host the Atlanta Braves (29-32) for the second game of their three-game set at loanDepot park Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Miami won the first game of this series 4-3 to extend Atlanta’s losing streak to three games. SS Jazz Chisholm was the standout for the Marlins Friday, hitting 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Season series: Marlins lead 4-1.

LHP Max Fried is on the mound for the Braves. Fried is 3-3 with a 4.63 ERA (44 2/3 IP, 23 ER), 1.48 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 across 9 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 4-2, in 6 IP with 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB and 4 K vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.
  • Fried lost vs. the Marlins on April 13 with 4 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 2 BB and 3 K in Miami’s 14-8 victory.
  • vs. Marlins on the current roster: 93 at-bats with a .355/.413/.656 slash line, 19/7 K/BB, 6 HR and 20 RBIs.

RHP Zach Thompson makes his second major league start for the Marlins. Thompson took a loss at Boston Monday with 3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, and 1 K in his first career start as the Red Sox won 5-3.

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Braves at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:59 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Braves -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Marlins +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Braves -1.5 (+100) | Marlins +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Marlins 6, Braves 4

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the MARLINS (+140) for a quarter unit because Miami +1.5 (-120) is a strong play and the Marlins have a much better pitching staff.

For instance, Miami’s bullpen is top-10 in xFIP, SIERA and WAR whereas Atlanta’s is below-average in all of those categories.

The Braves (-165) are overpriced because they are a public favorite, Fried is coming off a stellar 2020 campaign, and he had a winning quality start against the Dodgers in his last appearance.

However, besides his last start, Fried is in the midst of a disappointing 2021 and he’s gotten drilled by the Marlins throughout his young career.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Definitely BET the MARLINS +1.5 (-120) heavier than or instead of Miami’s money line because of the aforementioned reasons and the presumed “sharp” side of the market is backing the Marlins’ run line big time.

According to Pregame.com, 90% of the money is on Miami’s run line but 55% of the bets placed are on Atlanta’s run line and typically it’s wiser to follow the money when it’s opposite of the crowd.

Furthermore, the Marlins have a winning home record, the Braves have a losing road record, and Atlanta are just 5-9 ATS as a road favorite with a minus-2.5 run line margin.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a slight “lean” toward the Over but the total is ticking up because the market is barreling into the Over and I don’t want to follow a crowd of people into what could be a trap bet.

Fried is having an off-year but the Braves are 3-5 O/U in his starts and you could make an argument that Thompson making his second career start is to his advantage vs. Atlanta because its lineup doesn’t have familiarity with his stuff.

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Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Atlanta Braves (29-31) and Miami Marlins (27-35) will begin a three-game series Friday night at loanDepot Park, with first pitch coming at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Charlie Morton is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves. He is 5-2 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 62 IP over 12 starts.

The Braves are 4-1 in Morton’s last five starts, a span in which he hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in a single outing. His last time out, he had 5 IP, allowing 2 ER, while recording 5 K and 1 BB in a 6-4 Braves win vs. the Dodgers Saturday. The Braves have scored at least four runs in four of his last five starts.

RHP Sandy Alcantara is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 3-5 with a 3.30 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 79 IP over 13 starts.

Despite some strong outings by Alcantara recently, the Marlins are just 2-3 in his last five starts. His last start, he allowed 0 ER in 8 IP with 6K and 2 BB in the Marlins’ 3-1 win at Pittsburgh Sunday. In his career against the Braves, he’s 0-0 with a 2.88 ERA in four starts.

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Braves at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:31 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Braves -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Marlins +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Braves -1.5 (+135) | Marlins +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Braves 5, Marlins 3

Money line (ML)

The Braves dropped two of three to the Phillies this week, but they’re still 4-3 in their last seven games – which compares favorably to the Marlins’ 3-7 stretch in the last 10. Alcantara has been pitching well, but he hasn’t received the best run support from the Marlins.

I like the BRAVES (-130) to win outright tonight with Morton on the mound and the offense looking to bounce back from a lull in the last two games.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

In their last 10 games, the Braves have covered the spread seven times. While they’ve been excellent against the spread lately, their ATS record still sits at only 26-34 this season.

Though I’d much rather bet on the money line, I’d give a slight lean toward the BRAVES -1.5 (+135) tonight on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Braves have scored the ninth-most runs per game this season, which compares favorably to the Marlins who are just 23rd. The total has only gone Over in four of the Braves’ last 10, and in six of the Marlins’ 10 most recent games.

Give me the OVER 7.5 (-110) tonight, but only make it a small wager.

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Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (25-37) and Miami Marlins (26-35) clash again Thursday at 7:10 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He is 2-3 with a 4.84 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 4.7 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 across 48 1/3 IP over 11 games (7 starts).

Gonzalez is coming off rough back-to-back relief outings but he was solid in two starts before that with 2 ER over 13 IP.

LHP Trevor Rogers is the projected starter for the Marlins. In a dozen starts this season, Rogers is 6-3 with a 1.97 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 through 68 2/3 IP.

The southpaw has held right-handed batters to a .582 OPS.

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Rockies at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Marlins -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-120) |  Marlins -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Prediction

Marlins 4, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

Colorado and Miami split the first two games of this series.

Colorado has had its woes in creating offense away from Coors Field. The Rockies’ anemic .565 road OPS ranks last in MLB.

Some of that is BABIP related (Colorado has a .272 BABIP away from home). Some of it is poor performance in high-leverage situations and some of it is schedule-related as the Rockies have played a tough slate with regard to pitching faced.

Add in the assessment that Rogers is good but not sub-2.00 ERA good. BACK THE ROCKIES (+180).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

TAG THE ROCKIES +1.5 (-120) with a slight lean. The run line isn’t loaded with house edge and can give bettors who want more security just that.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with too many conflicting play/fade signals to parse.

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Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (24-37) and Miami Marlins (26-34) meet Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Austin Gomber is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He is 4-5 with a 4.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 9.4 K/9, and 3.3 BB/9 in 63 1/3 IP over 12 starts.

Gomber has upped his swinging-strike rate while posting a 1.53 ERA since May 12. He’s coming off a start where he tossed 6 scoreless innings vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.

LHP Braxton Garrett is the projected starter for the Marlins. Garrett has made one MLB relief appearance in 2021 (3 IP, 3 ER). He clocked a 5.87 ERA in 2 starts a year ago and has been pitching well of late in Triple-A.

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Rockies at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6:44 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockies +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Marlins -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies -1.5 (+165) |  Marlins +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Prediction

Rockies 4, Marlins 3

Money line (ML)

Miami took Tuesday’s series opener, 6-2. The victory marked just the Marlins’ second since May 26.

Colorado has had its woes in creating offense away from Coors Field. The Rockies’ anemic .558 road OPS ranks last in MLB. Some of that is batting-average-on-balls-in-play-related (Colorado has a .265 BABIP away from home).

Some of it is poor performance in high-leverage situations and some of it is schedule-related as the Rockies have played a tough slate with regard to pitching faced.

With Gomber’s stuff being so strong of late, the Rockies’ bullpen being more bottom-third bad and less prolifically bad (as perhaps their surface ERA indicates), and with left-handers bringing out much the better side of Colorado’s platoon splits (.780 OPS vs. lefties), BACK THE ROCKIES (+100) in this one.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the run-line action; the low-score possibility here makes the multi-run play too iffy.

Over/Under (O/U)

Some play-Gomber/play-Colorado relievers lean works alongside two shaky offenses to make for some value on the UNDER 7.5 (-120).

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Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Philadelphia Phillies (23-24) and Miami Marlins (22-24) play the first of a four-game set Monday at loanDepot park with a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Phillies vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Zach Eflin is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves. He is 2-3 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 0.8 BB/9 over 57 1/3 IP through 9 starts.

Eflin was sharp against the Marlins Wednesday, allowing just two runs, six hits and no walks with six strikeouts across six innings in a quality start and loss at home.

However, Eflin is 1-2 with a dismal 5.68 ERA and .277 opponent batting average in 25 1/3 innings across four road outings.

LHP Trevor Rogers is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 6-2 with a 1.74 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9 over 51 2/3 IP through 9 starts.

Rogers has been on fire lately, posting three consecutive victories. That includes a win Wednesday in Philadelphia when he allowed just one earned run on a solo homer, five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts across 7 2/3 innings.

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Phillies at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:00 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Phillies +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Marlins -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Phillies +1.5 (-200) | Marlins -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (Over -125 | Under +105)

Prediction

Marlins 4, Phillies 1

Money line (ML)

The MARLINS (-135) are worth playing as moderate favorites as home as Rogers has been tremendous lately. He already beat the Phillies (+110) and Eflin in Philadelphia Wednesday, and the latter is worse on the road.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The MARLINS -1.5 (+165) are worth a small-unit play in this series opener in South Florida. Rogers is unlikely to allow very much, but Eflin has been hittable on the road, and that’s the difference here.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 6.5 (+105) is 3-1 in the past four starts for Rogers, and 6-3 across his nine outings overall. That includes Wednesday’s battle in Philadelphia. The Under has hit in Eflin’s past two outings, too.

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