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Miami Marlins (46-41) vs. Colorado Rockies (34-53)
July 2, 2026 3:10 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Rockies 104 / Miami Marlins -126; Over/Under: 12
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In this article, we will formulate a Marlins vs Rockies Prediction for this MLB matchup on Thursday, July 2nd in the fourth game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rockies have a 34‑53 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL West. They have a 19‑24 home record and are coming off a 6‑3 home win against the Marlins. They will face the Giants and the Dodgers next.

The Rockies have a .254 batting average this season, .324 OBP and .417 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.60 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. Troy Johnston is the team’s best hitter with a .313 batting average. Hunter Goodman leads the team in RBI with 50, adding a team‑high 27 home runs.

Michael Lorenzen (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, and he has a 3‑9 record, 6.83 ERA and 1.79 WHIP.

Miami Marlins Preview

The Miami Marlins have a 46‑41 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL East. They have a 18‑24 road record and are coming off a 3‑6 road defeat against the Rockies. They will face the Athletics and the Mariners next.

The Marlins have a .250 batting average this season, .326 OBP and .398 Slugging percentage. Miami’s pitching staff has a 3.95 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Otto Lopez is the team’s best hitter with a .332 batting average. Liam Hicks leads the team in RBI with 53, adding a team‑high 13 home runs.

Ryan Gusto (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins, and he has a 0‑2 record, 5.06 ERA and 1.55 WHIP.

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  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen      Record this season: 3-9      ERA: 6.83
  • Home Record: 1-4
  • Last 5 against Marlins: 3-0

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

  • The Rockies have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Marlins following a win.
  • The Marlins have lost 10 of their last 15 games as favorites against National League opponents following a road loss.
  • The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs against the Marlins following a win.
  • The Rockies have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Rockies have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games against National League opponents.

 

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Gusto      Record this season: 0-2      ERA: 5.06
  • Road Record: 0-1
  • Last 5 against Rockies: –

Why the Miami Marlins will win

  • The Rockies have lost each of their last nine home games against NL East opponents following a win.
  • The Marlins have won 10 of their last 11 games against NL West opponents.
  • The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last eight day games against National League opponents.
  • The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against NL East opponents following a win.
  • The Marlins have led after 5 innings in 12 of their last 13 games against NL West opponents.
  • The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Rockies’ last six day games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Marlins’ last six day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Marlins’ last six day games at Coors Field.
  • There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Rockies’ last eight games.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

  • Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in five of his last six appearances against the Marlins.
  • Michael Lorenzen has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Marlins.
  • Michael Lorenzen has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Troy Johnston has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances in day games.
  • Hunter Goodman ranks 2nd in the league in Home Runs (27) this season.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

  • Joe Mack has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Ryan Gusto has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Owen Caissie has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last eight games as favorites.
  • Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (112) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Rockies rank T1st in the league for doubles this season (162).
  • The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.60).
  • The Marlins rank 1st in the league for triples this season (21).
  • The Marlins rank 1st in the league for steals this season (94).

Marlins vs Rockies Prediction

The Marlins are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Rockies and are 6-1 in their last 7 visits in Colorado.

In this Marlins vs Rockies Prediction, the Marlins are coming as -125 road favorites. The Marlins have been one of the hottest teams in baseball but I don’t trust Ryan Gusto on the mound, as I don’t trust Michael Lorenzen as well. They both have a combined 11.89 ERA and their home/away splits are even worse, with a 15.40 combined ERA. This game takes place in Coors Field and two of the three games in this series had 17 total runs. Take the over 12 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Free Pick: Over 12

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