In this article we will formulate a Marlins vs Mariners prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, July 9th 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 51-42 this season after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 6-5 and 2-0. In game two, Miami scored once in the second inning and once in the third to get the low scoring win. The Marlins recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Stowers, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Phillips allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Fairbanks picked up the save. Prior to this series, Miami swept the Athletics in three games and split four games with the Rockies.
This season, Miami has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 426 runs with a .254 batting average and a .330 on base percentage. Liam Hicks has led the Marlins with 13 home runs and 56 RBIs, while Otto Lopez has added nine home runs and 43 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Janson Junk, who is 3-5 with a 4.80 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 60.0 innings pitched this season.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners are 47-46 this year after they lost game two by a score of 0-2 last night. Seattle got a great start from Kirby, but couldn’t find any offense in the shutout loss. The Mariners recorded five hits and they were led by Crawford, who went 1-4 in the game. Kirby allowed eight hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Davila threw the last two innings. Prior to this series, Seattle won two out of three against the Blue Jays and all three against the Angels.
This season, Seattle has a 3.54 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 377 runs with a .230 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Julio Rodriguez has led the Mariners with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Luke Raley has added 14 home runs and 36 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Seattle is Bryce Miller, who is 4-2 with a 1.71 ERA and a 0.66 WHIP over 52.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Marlins have won each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Mariners have lost each of their last four games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as road favorites.
- The Mariners have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games.
Why the Seattle Mariners will win
- The Mariners have won eight of their last 10 night games following a road loss.
- The Marlins have lost three of their last four night games against AL West opponents following a home win.
- The Mariners have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 night games following a road loss.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Marlins’ last six games as home underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Mariners’ last four games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Mariners’ last seven games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Marlins’ last seven home games against American League opponents.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Stowers has hit at least one home run in each of his last three appearances after playing the previous day.
- Janson Junk has recorded four or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against AL opponents.
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last 13 home games.
- Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (126) this season.
Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts
- Josh Naylor has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Marlins.
- Bryce Miller has recorded a win in four of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Bryce Miller has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances.
- J.P. Crawford has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mariners’ last eight games against the Marlins.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank 1st in the league for triples this season (23).
- The Marlins rank 2nd in the league for steals this season (98).
- The Mariners rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (230).
- The Mariners rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (83).
Marlins vs Mariners Prediction
Miami comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they have scored 6+ runs in four of their last five games. The Marlins are 30-17 at home this year, while the Mariners are 20-26 on the road. Seattle has split their last four games and they have allowed two runs or fewer in four of their last five. The Mariners are starting Miller, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings, while Junk has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last four starts and is coming off of the IL. Take the Mariners here.