The Miami Marlins and the Cleveland Guardians meet Tuesday in MLB action from Progressive Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Guardians vs Marlins Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Miami Marlins will send out Eury Perez for the start here and Perez is 4-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 52 strikeouts this season. This will be Perez’s first career start against the Guardians. Gavin Williams will get the start for Cleveland here and is 7-4 with a 3.17 ERA and 123 strikeouts this season. This will be Williams’ first career start against Miami.
Miami Marlins Recap
The Miami Marlins come into this game looking to rebound from a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Guardians in Monday’s series opener to sit at 57-62 this season. After this series, the Marlins will head on the road for a series with another playoff contender in the Boston Red Sox.
Marlins Lose Fourth In A Row
Xavier Edwards has 128 hits including 19 doubles and a team-high 22 stolen bases while Eric Wagaman has 86 hits with 21 doubles. Otto Lopez has 93 hits with 15 doubles and 11 home runs with 56 RBIs. Kyle Stowers has 110 hits with 18 doubles, 3 triples, 25 home runs and 71 RBIs but also has 124 strikeouts so far this season. Agustin Ramirez also has 17 home runs, 24 doubles and 52 RBIs on the year.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Marlins have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Guardians have lost six of their last nine games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line each of their last four home games against teams that held a losing record.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Stowers has hit at least one home run in four of the Marlins’ last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in six of his seven previous appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a winning record.
- Xavier Edwards ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.304) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Recap
The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Marlins to start the series on Tuesday. After this series, the Guardians will head home for a series against the Atlanta Braves.
Guardians Win 8 Of Last 10
Steven Kwan has 123 hits as part of a .275 batting average and 9 home runs, 21 doubles and 39 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 80 hits with 14 doubles, 2 triples, 21 home runs and 53 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 20 doubles but also 107 strikeouts and Manzardo has 94 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 8 home runs and 40 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 25 home runs and 63 RBIs with 33 stolen bases as well. Carlos Santana has also added 86 hits with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs as well this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won each of their last eight night games following a win.
- The Marlins have lost each of their last four games.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games after playing the previous day.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Lane Thomas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances against the Marlins.
- Lane Thomas has hit a home run in each of his last seven home appearances against the Marlins.
- Jose Ramirez ranks T3rd in the league in Steals (33) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Marlins’ last five games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Guardians’ last six home games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Guardians vs Marlins Prediction
I’m looking at the Guardians in this one. I get the case to be made for the Marlins, who are still one of baseball’s most profitable road teams, and Perez has been solid. However, Perez has been better on the road this season, and the run of form for the Miami Marlins in my eyes is over. I think the Guardians have saved their best for last and are just rolling right now and aren’t concerned with who is standing in their way. Give me the Guardians here.