Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/26/24
From Chase Field in Phoenix, we have an NL matchup between the Marlins and Diamondbacks. First pitch for this one is set for 4:10 PM ET. Blake Walston is starting for the Diamondbacks, and the Marlins are going with Ryan Weathers.
Arizona is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -155, while the Marlins are at +130. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and this game will be played with the roof closed. In the NL East, the Marlins are 5th with a record of 18-35, while the Diamondbacks are 4th in the NL West at 25-27.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -155
This game will be played at Chase Field at 4:10 ET on Sunday, May 26th.
HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS DIAMONDBACKS:
- We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 5 to 4
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over
Arizona picked up a 3-2 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a two-run lead going into the 6th inning, and the Marlins could only muster one run in the 6th and added their final run in the 7th. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored the game’s first two runs in the 1st and added what turned out to be the game-winning run in the 2nd.
Christian Walker and Eugenio Suarez each had two hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks. Jake Burger had a three-hit game for the Marlins.
Jordan Montgomery pitched well for the Diamondbacks in this one, going six innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued a season-high seven walks. Paul Sewald got the save.
Marlins Records & Stats
Miami is on the road today vs. the Diamondbacks with an overall record of 18-35, which has them 5th in the NL East, 20 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other NL East teams, going 4-12 this year. The Marlins are looking to get back to .500 on the road today, as they are currently 8-16 away from home.
The Marlins have won seven of their last ten games, and they have an overall series record of 4-11-1 this year. Miami has won three straight series. As the underdog, the Marlins are 15-24 this year compared to 3-11 when favored.
It’s been a profitable run for bettors backing the Marlins on the run line, as they’ve covered in five straight road games and are 12-12 overall on the run line away from home. They are 20-19 on the run line as an underdog this season, but just 1-13 when favored.
The Miami Marlins are on the road to face the Arizona Diamondbacks today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than the combined run average for these teams this season, which is 9.0 runs per game. The Marlins have an over/under record of 30-23 this season, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Marlins have gone over that line 13 times and under it 9 times. Overall, 41.5% of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line. The under has hit in their last three games.
Miami is sending left-hander Ryan Weathers to the mound today vs. the Diamondbacks. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 2-4 with a 3.49 ERA. Weathers’ WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 10 starts, he has turned in five quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Weathers finished with a no-decision vs. the Brewers, going seven innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. He was able to limit the damage in that outing, as he gave up three walks and one homer. Before that, he had allowed at least one homer in three straight outings.
For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.2 runs per contest. Miami’s offense has been good at avoiding strikeouts and has the 15th best batting average in the league, but they are the worst team in the league in terms of drawing walks. Miami’s team OPS of .641 is 24th in the league.
Over his last seven games, Josh Bell has gone 8/27 with one home run and seven RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs, as he has 27 for the season. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is also near the top of the Marlins’ home run and RBI leaderboards, as he has seven homers and 26 RBIs. Chisholm Jr. is also on a four-game hitting streak and went 8/28 in his last seven games.
Diamondbacks Records & Stats
Arizona is 25-27 overall, putting them 4th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Padres by a half-game for the 3rd spot in the division and are seven games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Diamondbacks are looking to pick up a win today, having dropped four of their last six games.
At home, the Diamondbacks are 13-14 this year compared to 12-13 on the road. They have been slightly better as the favorite, going 13-11, and 10-8 as the favorite at home. Arizona’s overall series record is 6-9-1, and they are currently tied with the Marlins in this series.
Arizona has played to a run line record of 24-28 this season, with an average run margin of 0.1. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 14-11 compared to 10-17 at home. As the underdog, the Diamondbacks have covered the run line in 16 of 28 games, compared to just 8 of 24 as the favorite.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing at home against the Miami Marlins today. The Over/Under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Diamondbacks have a combined run average of 9.3 runs per game this season. Their Over/Under record is 23-27, and their games have averaged 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their Over/Under record is 8-7. This season, 42.3% of their games have had higher lines than 8.5 runs, and 28.8% have had lower lines. The Under has hit in their last three games.
Blake Walston is getting the start for the Diamondbacks today, and he is coming off a relief appearance in which he went 3 2/3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 5. He did give up 3 hits and 4 walks in that outing.
Arizona comes into the game as the 8th highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 9th in the league, and have been tough to strike out, as their 7 strikeouts per game is 5th best in the MLB.
Christian Walker and Ketel Marte are both batting .280 for the season, with Walker leading the team with 33 RBIs and Marte being the team’s top home run threat, with 10 homers. Joc Pederson has also been a solid addition to the lineup, batting a team-high .303 and going deep six times. Over his last seven games, Pederson is 8/25 with one home run.