The Miami Marlins will play against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, April 18, 2025. The game will take place at Citizens Bank Park, with a start time of 6:45 PM. Fans can enjoy this night game as the Phillies host the Marlins.

Marlins vs. Phillies Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Marlins MoneyLine 182. The Marlins offer better value as an underdog. Sandy Alcantara has a solid chance to perform well against the Phillies lineup.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-109). Both teams have pitchers who can limit runs, and the Marlins’ recent games have shown lower scores.

Team Trends

• Miami Marlins have a home record of 6-7 this season.
• Philadelphia Phillies have a road record of 4-5 this season.
• In their recent game on April 17th, the Marlins had 13 hits but lost to the Diamondbacks 6-4.
• On April 17th, the Phillies won against the Giants 6-4, with Cristopher Sánchez striking out 12 batters.
• Miami Marlins’ division record stands at 5-6, while the Phillies’ division record is 3-3.

Marlins vs Phillies Preview

The Miami Marlins will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, April 18, 2025. The game is set to begin at 6:45 PM, making it a night game. Fans will have the chance to see two strong pitchers in action.

Sandy Alcantara will start for the Marlins. He has pitched 15 1/3 innings this season with a 4.70 ERA. Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies. Wheeler has a 4.07 ERA over 24 1/3 innings. Both pitchers will aim to keep runs to a minimum in this matchup.

Phillies’ Key Players and Stats Overview

The Philadelphia Phillies have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Schwarber is leading the team with a .284 batting average and six home runs. He also has 16 runs and 14 RBIs, topping the league in these categories. Bryce Harper is another important player for the Phillies. He has a .261 batting average with four home runs. Harper has scored 13 runs and has nine RBIs so far. Nick Castellanos has a .304 batting average, but he is dealing with a hip injury. He has three home runs and 12 RBIs. His status for the next game is uncertain.

Marlins’ Lineup and Pitching Insights

Xavier Edwards is a key player for the Miami Marlins. He has a .333 batting average with no home runs. Edwards leads the team with 11 runs and also has seven RBIs. Kyle Stowers is another important player for the Marlins. He has a .290 batting average and one home run. Stowers has scored eight runs and has 10 RBIs. Otto Lopez contributes with a .239 batting average and two home runs. He has nine runs and nine RBIs. Lopez plays a vital role in the team’s lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Marlins MoneyLine at 182 is a good pick because of Sandy Alcantara’s potential to handle the Phillies lineup. Alcantara has a 2-0 record this season, and while his ERA is 4.70, he has shown he can limit hits and keep games close. The Marlins have a decent batting average of .255, which ranks them 6th in the league, providing them with a chance to support Alcantara with enough runs.

Choosing the Under 7.5 is also a reasonable bet. Both Alcantara and Zack Wheeler have the ability to keep the score low. Wheeler has a 4.07 ERA and has pitched well in some of his recent games, including a strong performance against the Rockies. Additionally, the Marlins’ recent games have generally been lower-scoring, which aligns with the Under pick.

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