In this article we will formulate a Marlins vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 7th at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 58-58 this year after they lost all three against the Braves by scores of 2-4, 1-4, and 3-11. In game three, Miami allowed the first six runs in the game and never had a chance in the ugly loss. The Marlins recorded eight hits and they committed three errors in the game, while they were led by Sanoja, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Junk allowed five hits and two earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while King allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Miami won three out of four against the Mets and all three against the Phillies.
This season, Miami has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 502 runs with a .249 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Otto Lopez has led the Marlins with nine home runs and 51 RBIs, while Owen Caissie has added 12 home runs and 50 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Tyler Phillips, who is 3-5 with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 89.1 innings pitched this year.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 44-71 this season after they lost two out of three against the Orioles by scores of 1-3, 2-5, and 4-1. In game three, Los Angeles had their lead cut to 3-1 in the third inning, but they added an insurance run in the seventh in the win. The Angels recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Neto, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Johnson allowed three hits and one earned run over 4.2 innings, while Farris got the win and Natera Jr picked up the save. Prior to that series, Los Angeles lost two out of three against the Brewers and all three against the Astros.
This season, Los Angeles has a 4.46 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 477 runs with a .237 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Jo Adell has led the Angels with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Mike Trout has added 18 home runs and 40 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is George Klassen, who is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA and a 3.64 WHIP over 4.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Angels have lost each of their last eight road games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Marlins have won each of their last five home games against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against National League opponents following a road win.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven home night games.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Marlins have lost each of their last eight home games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The underdogs have won five of the Marlins’ last six games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 15 Friday games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 12 of the Marlins’ last 13 games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games against American League opponents.
- The Angels have won the first inning in four of their last five games against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Marlins’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Marlins’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Angels’ last seven games against NL East opponents.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Heriberto Hernandez has hit a home run in three of the Marlins’ last four games as home favorites against AL opponents.
- Kyle Stowers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last seven home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (143) this season.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Travis d’Arnaud has hit a home run in four of his last eight appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Marlins.
- Zach Neto has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 14 Friday games as underdogs.
- Mike Trout ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.384) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank T2nd in the league for triples this season (25).
- The Marlins rank 2nd in the league for steals this season (124).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (488).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1090).
Marlins vs Angels Prediction
Miami comes into this matchup after getting swept by the Braves and they have scored three runs or fewer in four straight. The Marlins are 34-23 at home this year, while the Angels are 19-38 on the road. Los Angeles has lost three of their last five games and they have scored three runs or fewer in four of those five. The Angels are starting Klassen, who has allowed six earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Phillips has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. Take the Marlins -1.5 here.