The Philadelphia Phillies will clash with the Miami Marlins on September 8, 2024, at loanDepot Park, commencing at 1:40 PM under a forecast of light rain. Phillies’ pitcher Seth Johnson, who holds an impressive ERA of 0.000, will take the mound, competing against the Marlins’ Edward Cabrera, who has an ERA of 5.329.

The Phillies currently hold the second position in the 2024 NL East Division with a record of 85-57, reflecting a .60 win percentage. They lead the division in games against divisional opponents with a record of 25-16, showcasing their dominance in crucial matchups. The team’s performance has been commendable with seven wins out of their last ten games, although they recently faced a loss. They have a solid record of 47-25 at home and 38-32 on the road. Their scoring has been proactive with 699 runs for and 573 against.

Conversely, the Marlins are struggling this season, positioned 14th in the division with a 53-89 record and a .37 win percentage. They are at the bottom of their division with a record of 15-29 against division opponents. Recently, they have shown some resilience with five wins in their last ten games and managed a victory in their latest showdown. The Marlins have struggled both at home (27-47) and on the road (26-42), and their scoring reflects these challenges with 539 runs for and 740 against.

Considering the odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at 1.5, indicating a slightly closer contest. The over/under is pegged at 8.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game is anticipated. For those looking into moneyline bets, the Phillies are slightly favored with -131 away, while the Marlins are set at +109 at home. These odds predominantly reflect the Phillies’ superior performance and consistency this season compared to the Marlins’ struggles.