Pirates vs. Marlins Prediction
Will the Marlins pick up yet another victory behind Jose Fernandez when they host the Pirates tonight at 7:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Marlins are -140 money line favorites versus the Pirates, who have odds of +120 to pull off the upset in Miami tonight. With Fernandez set to take on Gerrit Cole in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Pirates vs. Marlins Game
PITTSBURGH: The Pirates are 6-2 in their last eight games overall and are 4-1 in their last five games coming off a win. They’re also 5-2 in their last seven games versus right-handed starters, 41-18 in their last 59 games versus NL East opponents, and have won five of six road games versus a team with a losing home record.
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MIAMI: The Marlins have been excellent with Fernandez on the hill, winning 37 of his last 53 starts. They’re also 25-2 in his last 27 home starts, are 14-2 in his last 16 home starts versus an opponent with a winning record, and are 7-1 in his last eight outings after scoring two runs or less in their previous game, which they did yesterday in their 10-0 loss to the Pirates.
OUR PREDICTION: Take Miami, which is 9-4 in Fernandez’s last 13 starts when its opponent scores five runs or more in its previous game. The Marlins have been unbeatable with him on the mound at home and have also won 14 out of his last 16 home starts versus an opponent with a winning record.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: MIAMI MARLINS -140
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