On the evening of September 6, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, commencing at 7:10 PM under partially cloudy skies. Taking the hill for the Phillies will be ace Zack Wheeler, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.63. His counterpart from the Marlins, Edward Cabrera, enters the game with a higher ERA of 5.329.
In the standings of the NL East Division for the year 2024, the Phillies find themselves in second place with an 84-56 record, reflecting a .60 winning percentage. They lead the division with a 24-15 record in divisional games, are riding a five-game winning streak, and have won 8 of their last 10 games. Regarding their performance on different turfs, they’ve recorded 47 victories at home against 25 defeats, and 37 wins to 31 losses on the road. Comparatively, in day and night games, their victories stand at 25 and 59 respectively. They’ve tallied 678 runs scored against 562 allowed.
On the other hand, the Marlins rank 14th in the same division, marked by a lackluster 52-88 record, which calculates to a .37 winning percentage. They are last in divisional play with a 14-28 mark, have lost their most recent game, and have managed only 5 wins in their last 10 outings. At home, they have a 26-46 record while their performance on the road shows an equally challenging 26-42 record. In terms of offensive and defensive stats, the Marlins have scored 528 runs and conceded 719.
In terms of betting odds, the game presents intriguing figures. The point spread sits at 1.5, placing the Phillies as favorites, while the over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5. For moneyline bets, the Phillies are heavily favored with odds at -233, suggesting a high probability of winning, whereas the Marlins are considered underdogs at +194, reflecting their challenging season and lower likelihood of victory.