On the 7th of September, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park starting at 4:10 PM under expected light rain conditions. Aaron Nola, with a solid ERA of 3.290, will take the mound for the Phillies. The Marlins will counter with Darren McCaughan, who has struggled with an ERA of 8.237 this season.

In terms of divisional standings in the NL East for 2024, the Phillies lead with an impressive record of 85-56, marking a winning percentage of .603. They are particularly strong in their divisional matchups, holding a record of 25-15. With a current six-game winning streak and eight wins out of their last ten games, their momentum is significant. They have also shown strength both at home (47-25) and away (38-31), with a notable preference for night games where they’ve accumulated 59 wins.

Conversely, the Marlins are at the bottom of the division, positioned 15th with a record of 52-89, a winning percentage of just .369. They have struggled both at home (26-47) and on the road (26-42), and have only managed five wins in their last ten games. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, and both their offensive and defensive records are less than stellar, with 530 runs scored and 735 runs allowed.

Looking at the odds for this matchup, the Phillies have been favored with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. For moneyline bets, the Phillies are at -240 indicating a strong favoritism, while the Marlins are set at +198, reflecting their underdog status in this encounter. These odds suggest that betting enthusiasts expect the Phillies to maintain their lead, especially given their current form and head-to-head records.