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Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Miami Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Cal Quantrill in this game. Quantrill has a 1-1 record and a 5.79 ERA this season.
Quantrill's opponent in this one will be Taijuan Walker. The Phillies right hander has a 2.30 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -175-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 7-2 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -245 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Miami, they were a 7-2 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -245 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Miami:
Team record: 8-11 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Miami is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 12-8 SU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Miami at Philadelphia Sunday, April 20