In this article, we will formulate a Brewers vs Marlins Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, April 18th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Miami Marlins Preview
The Miami Marlins have a 9-11 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the NL East. They have a 7-4 home record and are coming off a 5-7 home loss against the Brewers. Their previous three games were a 3-6 and a 5-6 road loss, and a 10-4 road win to the Braves.
The Marlins have a .257 batting average this season, .331 OBP and .402 Slugging percentage. Miami’s pitching staff has a 4.17 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Otto Lopez is the team’s best hitter with a .347 batting average. Liam Hicks leads the team in RBI with 18, also adding a team‑high 4 home runs.
Sandy Alcantara (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins, and he has a 2-1 record, 2.67 ERA and 0.86 WHIP.
Milwaukee Brewers Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers have a 11-8 record this season and are sitting in the third place of the NL Central. They have a 4-3 away record and are coming off a 7-5 road win against the Marlins. Their previous three games were a 2-1 and a 2-1 home win, and a 7-9 home loss against the Blue Jays.
The Brewers have a .238 batting average this season, .340 OBP and .376 Slugging percentage. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has a 3.97 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. William Contreras is the team’s best hitter with a .309 batting average. Garrett Mitchell leads the team in RBI with 16, and Gary Sanchez adds a team‑high 5 home runs.
Brandon Woodruff (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers, and he has a 1-0 record, 4.32 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.
Milwaukee Brewers @ Miami Marlins Betting Trends: April 18, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara Record this season: 2-1 ERA: 2.67
- Home Record: 2-0
- Last 5 against Brewers: 2-1
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Brewers have lost seven of their last eight games against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have won seven of their last eight day games at LoanDepot Park following an extra innings loss.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last eight day games at LoanDepot Park following an extra innings loss.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against the Brewers at LoanDepot Park.
- The Brewers have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Woodruff Record this season: 1-0 ERA: 4.32
- Road Record: 0-0
- Last 5 against Marlins: 3-0
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win
- The Brewers have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a road win.
- The Marlins have lost four of their last five games as favorites following an extra innings loss.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in 26 of their last 29 games as home favorites against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight road games against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five day games.
- The Marlins have lost the first inning in four of their last five day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Marlins’ last seven games following an extra innings loss have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Brewers’ last six games after going to extra innings have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Marlins’ last seven day games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Brewers’ last six games.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Sandy Alcantara has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances with the Marlins as favorites.
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine home appearances.
- Sandy Alcantara has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances.
- Kyle Stowers has hit a home run in three of his last seven home appearances against NL opponents.
- Xavier Edwards ranks T4th in the league in Hits (26) this season.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- Brice Turang has hit two home runs in each of the Brewers’ last two day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Brandon Woodruff has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last 11 appearances against NL East opponents.
- Jackson Chourio has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Brandon Woodruff has recorded a win in each of his last five road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Brice Turang ranks T9th in the league in Steals (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank 1st in the league for triples this season (8).
- The Marlins rank 3rd in the league for steals this season (25).
- The Brewers rank 1st in the league for steals this season (30).
- The Brewers rank 2nd in the league for walks this season (95).
Brewers vs Marlins Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings but the Brewers are 3-1 in their last 4 visits in Miami.
In this Brewers vs Marlins Prediction, the Marlins are coming as -115 home favorites. The Brewers have stringed three straight wins after a six-game losing streak and will face Sandy Alcantara, who was lit up in his last start, with 7 earned runs against the Tigers. On the flip side, Brandon Woodruff is coming off a quality start and was very good against the Marlins last season and the Brewers have the 8th-best offense in baseball and we are getting them at an underdog price. Take the Brewers on the moneyline in this one.