Athletics vs Miami Marlins MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 6, 2025 ,

MLB Athletics vs Miami Marlins Prediction 5/2

The Athletics are set to play against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. This night game will take place on Friday, May 02, 2025, with a start time of 7:10 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting evening of baseball.

Athletics vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Athletics MoneyLine: -136. The Athletics have a better record and a strong road performance, making them a solid choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (-106). Both teams have struggled with pitching, which could lead to a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Athletics have a better road record (11-6) compared to their home record (6-9) this season.
  • The Marlins are 8 games back in the NL East with a road record of 4-10.
  • In a recent game, the Athletics won 3-0 against the Texas Rangers with Jeffrey Springs allowing only 2 hits in 6 innings.
  • Kyle Stowers of the Marlins went 4-for-4 with 2 home runs in a recent 12-7 loss to the Dodgers.
  • The Marlins have faced tough losses recently, including a 14-0 defeat against the Mariners.

Athletics vs Marlins Preview

The Athletics will head to loanDepot Park to take on the Marlins. The game is set for Friday, May 02, 2025, at 7:10 PM. Gunnar Hoglund will start on the mound for the Athletics. He has yet to pitch in a game this season, so fans will be eager to see how he performs.

Valente Bellozo will start for the Marlins. He has pitched in two games this season, with an ERA of 2.25. Bellozo has shown control issues with four walks in eight innings. The Marlins will hope for a strong outing from him against the Athletics.

Miami Marlins: Key Players and Pitching Insights

The Miami Marlins have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Stowers is leading the charge with a .323 batting average. He also has 19 RBIs, which ranks first in the league. Xavier Edwards is another key player for the Marlins. He has played in 30 games with a batting average of .264. Edwards is second in the league with 14 runs. Otto Lopez has also contributed to the team’s success. He has a batting average of .229 and has scored 15 runs. Lopez ranks first in the league for runs, alongside Stowers. Valente Bellozo is the starting pitcher for the Marlins. He has an ERA of 2.25 over two games this season. Bellozo has struck out six batters in eight innings. The Marlins’ team batting average is .255, placing them sixth in the league. They have hit 27 home runs, which ranks 17th. The team has also managed 52 doubles, ranking eighth. On the pitching side, the Marlins have struggled. Their team ERA is 5.89, ranking 29th. They have allowed a batting average of .272 against them.

Oakland Athletics: Power at the Plate and Uncertain Pitching

The Athletics have strong hitters this season. Tyler Soderstrom is leading with a .289 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with nine home runs and 24 RBIs. Brent Rooker follows closely with eight home runs and 17 RBIs, holding second place in the team. Lawrence Butler adds depth to the lineup. He has a .244 batting average and five home runs. Butler has also scored 18 runs, ranking third on the team. Gunnar Hoglund is set to pitch for the Athletics, but he hasn’t played this season. The team has a 4.45 ERA, placing them 24th in the league. They have allowed a .261 batting average against them.

Final Betting Pick

The Athletics have a solid road record of 11-6, which supports the MoneyLine pick of -136 in their favor. Their recent games show strong performances, with wins in four of their last five games. Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker lead the team in hitting, providing consistent offensive output.

For the Over/Under prediction, both teams have struggled with pitching. The Athletics have a team ERA of 4.45, while the Marlins have an even higher ERA of 5.89. These stats suggest a high-scoring game, making the Over 9.0 a reasonable choice. With both teams having capable hitters, runs are expected to be plentiful.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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