The Miami Marlins (44-75) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (69-49) on Tuesday. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 6:40 pm ET. Break down the Marlins vs. Phillies odds from BetMGM Sportsbook and make your best betting predictions and forecasts from MLB experts.
Season series: Phillies lead 4-3
The Marlins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 7-6 home win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday as +177 underdogs. Third baseman Jake Berger and right fielder Jesus Sanchez each had two RBIs, and starter Max Meyer allowed just four runs in 6 1/3 innings to earn the win.
The Phillies lost 12-5 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, missing out on a prize as a -125 road favorite, losing their third straight game. Third baseman Alex Bohm led the offense with two RBIs, while left-hander Christopher Sanchez was the losing pitcher, allowing seven runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Marlins vs Phillies predicted starting lineup
RHP Valente Veloso vs. RHP Taijuan Walker
Veloso (1-1, 3.05 ERA) is making his fifth start and has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.
Last start: 6-4 home win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, pitching 5 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on five hits, walking two and striking out four. Has never faced the Phillies before.
Walker (3-3, 5.60 ERA) made his 11th start and had a 1.49 WHIP, 93.6 BB/97.3 K/96 in 53 innings.
Last appearance: June 21, 5-4 loss to Diamondbacks, 4 innings, 4 runs allowed, 5 hits, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts. Career stats vs. Marlins: 12 innings pitched, 6-2, 3.26 ERA (77 1/3 innings, 28 runs allowed), 72 hits, 21 walks, 76 strikeouts — Last appearance was in May.
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Marlins vs Phillies odds
Courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. For the complete list, visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds Hub. Lines are last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
Money Line (ML): Marlins +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Phillies -200 (bet $200 to win $100) Run Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-140) | Phillies -1.5 (+120) Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Marlins vs Phillies predictions and forecasts
prediction
Phillies 4, Marlins 3
Money Line
Passed.
The Phillies money line on Tuesday is worthless.
Against run line/spread
Bet on the Marlins -1.5 (-140).
The Phillies have the ability to win Tuesday in their first home game in 10 games, but with Walker returning to start for the first time since June and Veloso pitching six scoreless innings, the Marlins will likely keep it close. Miami has scored seven or more runs in two straight games, while Philadelphia has scored two runs or less in two of its past three games.
Over/Under
Bet on under 9 (-115).
The Marlins have scored seven or more runs in two straight games but have allowed four or fewer runs in six of their last eight games. Philadelphia has allowed two or fewer runs in two of their last three games and four or fewer runs in five of their last eight games. Tuesday will be a pitcher's duel and is expected to be underhit.
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