In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Marlins prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 15th at the loanDepot Park. We will take a look at:
-The San Francisco Giants 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 Marlins and Giants.
Giants Pitching Looks to Bounce Back
The Giants faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, and the pitching gave up nine runs on the way to the defeat. Tyler Fitzgerald finished with two hits and one RBI. The Giants are averaging 4.33 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.8 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 21st. Michael Conforto has scored four goals and added 13 assists. Getting the start for the Giants will be Kyle Harrison, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 4.76.
What an Awful Season for the Marlins
The Marlins have won only three games this season, and they are coming off another loss on Sunday. The Marlins were winning by a run against the Atlanta Braves heading into the 9th inning on Sunday, but they gave up three runs, and they ended up losing by two. The Marlins are averaging 3.5 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.73 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the defense is ranked 29th. Getting the start for the Marlins will be A.J. Puk, who sits with an ERA of 5.91.
Miami Marlins Team Facts
- The Marlins have won each of their last nine home games against the Giants following a loss.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line each of their last 11 home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Marlins’ last five games as home underdogs against NL West opponents.
San Francisco Giants Team Facts
- The Giants have lost each of their last 10 night games against NL East opponents.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against National League opponents following a road loss.
- The Giants have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Giants have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last seven night games.
- The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games as road favorites.
Giants vs Marlins prediction
Kyle Harrison hasn’t been exactly elite for the Giants, but he’s still going to be the better pitcher here. The Marlins are giving up 5.73 runs per game, and that number isn’t going to go down with Puk on the mound. The Giants are going to score at least seven runs here and that is going to be the difference as San Francisco is going to get the job done. Back the Giants on the money line here.