In this article, we will formulate a Miami Marlins vs Cleveland Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 7th at loanDepot Park.
Guardians Blew Game on Thursday
The Guardians blew the game on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. They started the game up 3-1, but the Royals chipped away, and they ended up beating the Guardians 4-3. Jose Ramirez was the top offensive player, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. The Guardians are averaging 5.1 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.75 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 7th in the league. As a team they are batting .238 which is 16th. Jose Ramirez has been the top player, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 58 RBIs. Getting the start for the Guardians will be Logan Allen, who sits with a 6-3 record and an ERA of 5.83. In his last start against the Colorado Rockies he went 1.2 innings giving up six hits and seven runs.
Why Guardians Will Win
- The Marlins have lost each of their last eight home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Guardians have won seven of their last eight games following a home loss.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against National League opponents following a loss.
Marlins Have Lost Four Games in a Row
The Marlins have lost four games in a row and the offense has been a major issue heading into this game. In the last game against the Tampa Bay Rays, they were defeated 5-3. The Marlins are averaging 3.66 runs, while their pitching is giving 5.08 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 28th in the league. They have a negative run differential of -1.42 which is 28th in the league. Josh Bell has hit six home runs and driven in 30 RBIs. Getting the start for the Marlins will be Ryan Weathers, who sits with a 3-5 record and an ERA of 3.41. In his last start against the Marlins he went six innings giving up nine hits and four runs.
Why Marlins Will Win
- The Marlins have won each of their last five games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Guardians have lost three of their last four road games against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last four games against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games after playing the previous day.
Cleveland Guardians vs Miami Marlins Prediction
Logan Allen has had some awful starts, and that is something the Marlins can take advantage of. Allen sits with an ERA of 5.83, and he’s going to be lit up in this game. The Marlins are averaging 3.66 runs per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Marlins are going to score five or six off of Allen here, and they might add a couple more off the bullpen. Back the Marlins on the money line to cash here.