The Miami Marlins (50-86) travel to face off against the San Francisco Giants (68-69) on Sunday, September 1st. This game will be played at Oracle Park in San Francisco and televised on BSFL. The Marlins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Giants are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Marlins. First pitch is set for 3:05 CT.
Marlins vs. Giants Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Marlins (+224)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The Marlins have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game in their last 5 road games.
- The Marlins have won 3 out of their last 5 road games.
- The Marlins have a recent win against the Giants in their last matchup on August 31st, scoring 4 runs.
- The Marlins have scored 7 or more runs in 3 of their last 10 games, showing potential for high-scoring games.
- The Giants have lost 4 of their last 5 home games, indicating a recent struggle at home.
Marlins vs Giants
Miami rallied for three runs in the 6th inning in the most recent game of this Marlins vs. Giants series. The Marlins scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 6th, picking up a 4-3 win. Heading into the game, the Marlins were at +121 on the money line.
Edward Cabrera started for the Marlins, going just 5 1/3 innings while giving up one run and striking out three. He did not factor in the decision as Calvin Faucher got the win out of the bullpen. Mason Black only went five innings for the Giants, giving up two earned runs on four hits.
Griffin Conine and Connor Norby each homered for the Marlins, while Jesús Sánchez went 2/4 with two RBIs. Michael Conforto hit a home run for the Giants, going 2/4.
This season, the Marlins have been involved in high-scoring games, with an average of 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 74-58, and the over has hit in 19 of 27 games with a total of 7.5 runs. Against the run line, they are 63-73, with a 34-33 record on the road and 29-40 at home.
Miami is currently 5th in the NL East with a 50-86 record, 30 games behind the Nationals for 4th place. They have struggled against NL East teams, going 13-26 this season. As the favorite, they are 4-13 straight up, and as the underdog, they are 46-73.
Darren McCaughan Gets The Start For The Marlins
Darren McCaughan will be making his first start of the season for the Marlins, and it will come on the road against the Giants. McCaughan has made 3 appearances out of the bullpen so far this year, and he has yet to pick up a decision. His last outing was a 1-inning appearance against the Reds, where he struck out 2 and gave up 2 hits.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
With one of the league’s worst offenses, the Marlins are averaging only 3.8 runs per game this season, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging just 3.4 runs per game. As a team, the Marlins are batting .240, which is 12th in the league, and have the 12th fewest strikeouts in the league.
Jake Burger is the Marlins’ top hitter this season, as he is batting .247 with a team-high 25 home runs and 59 RBIs. Over his last seven games, Kyle Stowers is batting .417 with six RBIs. Derek Hill has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 6/22 with three homers in his last six games.
San Francisco has an over/under record of 26-23 when the total is 7.5 runs, and the over has hit in 52.6% of their games this season. The Giants are 39-29 at home and 29-40 on the road, with a 68-69 overall record, placing them 4th in the NL West, 14.5 games behind the Dodgers.
Overall, the Giants are 43-31 as favorites and 25-38 as underdogs. Their run line record is 68-69, and they are 30-38 vs. the run line at home. The combined run average for Giants games this season is 8.6 runs per game, and they are currently on a three-game under streak.
Logan Webb Gets The Start For The Giants
Giants starter Logan Webb finished with a no-decision in each of his last two outings. Most recently, he faced the Brewers and gave up four earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had a shutout going through 7 2/3 innings of work. Webb has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 11-8 with a 3.24 ERA. Opponents are batting .243 off Webb this year, and he has one complete game shutout. In all, he has 18 quality starts and is averaging 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
Giants Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Giants are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit below average in terms of power, as they are 19th in home runs and have a collective slugging percentage of .393 (18th). One thing that has been good for the Giants is their batting average, as they are hitting .240 as a team, which is 12th in the league.
San Francisco’s top home run hitter is Matt Chapman, who has 21 homers this season and is batting .247 overall. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/29 in his last eight games. Heliot Ramos is also near the top of the Giants’ home run leaderboard, with 20 homers, and is batting .276 for the season. However, he is hitting just .194 in his last eight games.
Marlins vs Giants Prediction
The best way to play this Marlins vs. Giants matchup is to take the Marlins on the money line, where they are offering a payout of +224. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Marlins, giving you some wiggle room if you would like to take the Marlins on the run line.
Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, Logan Webb is predicted to finish with five strikeouts, which has him ranked 12th among starters today. As for the Marlins starter, we have them finishing with 11 strikeouts, which is the second-most among starters.
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Last updated:September 1, 2024 Giants, Marlins