On September 8, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, starting at 1:40 PM. The forecast predicts light rain which could add an interesting dynamic to the game. Seth Johnson will be pitching for the Phillies, entering the game with a pristine ERA of 0.000. Edward Cabrera, with an ERA of 5.329, will take the mound for the Marlins.

In the standings of the NL East 2024, the Phillies rank second with 85 wins against 57 losses, reflecting a 0.60 win percentage. They’ve shown strong divisional play with a record of 25-16, topping the division. Recent games have seen the Phillies secure 7 wins out of their last 10, though currently, they are coming off a loss. They hold a home record of 47 wins to 25 losses and away from home, they’ve won 38 games and lost 32. Their day game record shows 25 wins, while at night, they’ve claimed 60 victories. The team’s total run score stands at 699 with 573 runs allowed.

Conversely, the Marlins occupy the 14th spot in the same division, with a record of 53 wins and 89 losses, marking a 0.37 win percentage. They sit at the bottom of the division with a 15-29 record. Recently, they’ve managed 5 wins in their last 10 games and are on a winning streak of one game. Home games have brought them 27 wins against 47 losses, and away they have 26 wins and 42 losses. In day game scenarios, the Marlins have achieved 26 wins versus 27 at night. They’ve scored 539 runs and conceded 740.

Focusing on the odds for this matchup, the Marlins are the underdogs, reflected in the odds with the Marlins at a +109 MoneyLine and the Phillies as favorites at -131. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Phillies, while the over/under is pegged at 8.5 runs, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. These odds offer a glimpse into what the bookmakers foresee for the contest, reflecting the Phillies’ superior standing and recent form against a struggling Marlins squad.