In this article we will formulate a Marlins vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 23rd 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 40-39 this season after they lost game one by a score of 3-4 last night. Miami tied the game at two in the sixth inning, but they allowed two runs in the eighth for the loss. The Marlins recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Edwards, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Phillips allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Faucher picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Miami swept the Giants in three games, but lost two out of three against the Phillies before that.
This season, Miami has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 339 runs with a .245 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Liam Hicks has led the Marlins with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs, while Otto Lopez has added five home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Sandy Alcantara, who is 7-4 with a 4.18 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 103.1 innings pitched this season.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 38-40 this year after they won game one by a score of 4-3 on Monday night. Texas blew an early 2-0 lead and nearly blew a late 4-2 lead, but was able to get the win. The Rangers recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Duran, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Rocker allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Ahlstrom got the win and Latz picked up the save. Prior to this series, Texas won two out of three against the Padres, but lost all three against the Twins before that.
This season, Texas has a 3.93 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 313 runs with a .242 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 13 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added six home runs and 40 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Cal Quantrill, who is 3-0 with a 3.68 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 29.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Marlins have won nine of their last 10 home games after playing the previous day.
- The Rangers have lost six of their last seven night games following a road win.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in eight of their last nine home games after playing the previous day.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against NL East opponents following a road win.
- The Marlins have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven home games.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Rangers’ last eight games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Marlins have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games following a home loss.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the last six games between the Rangers and Marlins.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five night games at LoanDepot Park against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Marlins’ last 10 home games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the last nine games between the Rangers and Marlins.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in five of the Rangers’ last six night games.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Owen Caissie has hit a home run in two of the Marlins’ last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Sandy Alcantara has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances.
- Sandy Alcantara has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his three previous appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Xavier Edwards has recorded at least one hit in 15 of his 16 previous home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (103) this season.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances with his team as an underdog against the Marlins.
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in each of his last three road appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Josh Jung ranks T6th in the league in Hits (86) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank 1st in the league for steals this season (88).
- The Marlins rank T3rd in the league for triples this season (16).
- The Rangers rank 27th in the league for runs scored this season (313).
- The Rangers rank T26th in the league for RBIs this season (301).
Marlins vs Rangers Prediction
Texas was able to start this series with a win on Monday and they have won three of their last four games. The Rangers are 19-22 on the road this year, while the Marlins are 26-17 at home. Miami has won four of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of their last four. The Marlins are starting Alcantara, who has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four straight starts, while Quantrill has allowed six earned runs in his last 4.2 innings. Take the Marlins to get the win at home.