Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMarch 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:March 29, 2025 ,

MLB Pittsburgh vs Miami Marlins Prediction March 29, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The game is set to begin at 4:10 PM under the night sky. Both teams are looking to build on their spring training performances as they start the new season.

Pirates vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Pirates MoneyLine: -124
    The Pirates have a slight edge with their current record and a better spring training performance. Their starting pitcher, Bailey Falter, has shown some consistency in recent games.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-112)
    Both teams have struggled to score many runs in their recent games. The pitching stats suggest a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates ended last season with a 76-86 record, finishing 17 games back in the NL Central.
  • In spring training this year, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a 14-15 record.
  • The Miami Marlins finished last season with a 62-100 record, 33 games back in the NL East.
  • During spring training this year, the Miami Marlins recorded a 10-15 record.
  • In a spring training game on March 28th, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates won 4-3 against the Miami Marlins, with both teams having 7 hits.

Pirates vs Marlins Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Bailey Falter will be on the mound for the Pirates. In his recent outing against the Toronto Blue Jays, he pitched five innings and allowed two runs. He has shown control with no walks in that game.

Valente Bellozo will start for the Marlins. His last start against the St. Louis Cardinals saw him pitch five innings, allowing four runs. Bellozo has had some challenges with home runs in his recent games. Both teams will look to start the season strong with solid performances from their pitchers.

Marlins Ready for the Season

The Miami Marlins are starting the new season with some strong hitters. Otto Lopez has played in two games and has a batting average of .333. He has already hit one home run and brought in three RBIs. Derek Hill is also batting .333 and has scored two runs. Xavier Edwards is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .286 and has one RBI. His on-base percentage is .444, showing he knows how to get on base. Valente Bellozo will be pitching for the Marlins. In spring training, he had mixed results with a 6.01 ERA. He will aim to improve as the season goes on. The Marlins’ team ERA is 3.50 so far this season.

Pirates Look to Make Waves

The Pittsburgh Pirates have some players to watch this season. Oneil Cruz has started strong with a .250 batting average and a .400 on-base percentage. He has hit one home run and has two RBIs, showing he can contribute to the team’s offense. Tommy Pham is looking to improve his performance. He currently has a batting average of .125 and an on-base percentage of .300. Pham has scored one run, and the team will hope for more from him in the coming games. Bailey Falter will pitch for the Pirates. In spring training, he pitched against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs over five innings. Falter has shown he can handle pressure, and the Pirates will count on him for solid outings.

Final Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored on the money line at -124. Bailey Falter’s recent spring training games show he can limit runs, with no home runs allowed in his last four outings. This gives the Pirates an edge, especially against the Marlins, who had a 10-15 spring training record.

The under 8.5 is a solid pick due to both teams’ recent struggles to score. The Pirates have a .172 batting average this season, while the Marlins are at .230. With both teams having low slugging percentages, a lower-scoring game is likely.

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