In this article, we will formulate a Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates prediction for this MLB showdown on Sunday, March 31st at LoanDepot Park. We will take a look at:
-The Pittsburgh Pirates recent form and recent player performance
-The Miami Marlins recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.
Pirates Have Dominated
The Pirates have dominated heading into this game, and they have won the first three games of the year. On Saturday, the Pirates’ offense was impressive, scoring nine runs, and they ended up winning by six. It was mostly a balanced attack, but the top player was Connor Joe, who finished with three hits, three runs, and two RBIs. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Bailey Falter, who had some struggles last season. He finished with a 2-9 record and an ERA of 5.39. The Pirates will meet the Nationals after this series.
What an Awful Start for the Marlins
It has been an awful start for the Marlins and the pitching has really let them down. Over the three games, the Marlins have given up 22 runs total. On Saturday, Ryan Weathers had an awful start, going four innings giving up seven hits and three runs. In this game, the Marlins are going to need to get a lot better pitching. Luis Arraez has also gotten out to a slow start, and he’s a guy the Marlins are really trusting to find success. If he continues to struggle, it’s going to spell bad news here. The Marlins will face the Angels in the following series.
Miami Marlins Team Facts
- The Marlins have won each of their last 11 Sunday home games.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 13 games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last eight games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last eight day games between the Pirates and Marlins.
- The Marlins have trailed after 7 innings in six of their last nine games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Facts
- The Pirates have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last 11 road games against the Marlins following a win.
- The Pirates have led after 7 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pirates have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pirates have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Pirates vs Marlins Betting Prediction
The Pirates’ offense has a ton of confidence, and they are going to have no issue running up the score like they have the first three games of the season. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Bailey Falter, and I really don’t trust him. Last season, he finished with an ERA of 5.39, and he’s going to be awful again here. The Marlins’ offense is going to break out, and this game is going over the total.