Scheduled for a start on September 7, 2024, at loanDepot Park, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins in a game forecasted with light rain conditions at 4:10 PM. Aaron Nola, with an impressive ERA of 3.290, will step up to the mound for the Phillies. Facing him from the Marlins will be Darren McCaughan, who currently carries a challenging ERA of 8.237.

In the 2024 NL East Division standings, the Phillies are leading with an impressive 85-56 record and a winning percentage of 0.60. They are particularly strong in division play, with a record of 25-15, and they currently enjoy a six-game winning streak and have won eight of their last ten games. The Phillies have also been robust at home, earning 47 wins against 25 losses.

Conversely, the Marlins are struggling this season, ranking 15th in the NL East with a 52-89 record and a 0.37 winning percentage. They have won just 14 divisional games against 29 losses and have suffered two consecutive losses. With a less favorable home record of 26-47 and an almost similar dismal performance on the road, the Marlins are clearly underdogs in this matchup.

Focusing on the betting odds for the game, the over/under stands at 8.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game is anticipated. The point spread favors the Phillies by 1.5, indicating that they are expected to win by at least two runs. In terms of moneyline, the Phillies are the considerable favorites at -240, reflecting their dominance and form, while the Marlins are positioned as +198 underdogs, a reflection of their ongoing struggles and the tough matchup against Nola.