PredictionsUnited StatesMiami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks
MLBWed 16 Sept, 21:40 United States time

Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks prediction

Chase Field

Miami MarlinsAway
4.5 : 4.8
projected runs
Arizona DiamondbacksHome
47%Marlins
53%Diamondbacks
Eagle safe pickMarlins +2.5
-233

Quick answer

Our prediction for Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks is Arizona Diamondbacks to win, with a 53% chance, but it is a close call. We project Miami Marlins 4.5 and Arizona Diamondbacks 4.8. Our best bet is Marlins +2.5 at -233.

Prediction
Arizona Diamondbacks to win
Chance
53%
Projected score
Miami Marlins 5, Arizona Diamondbacks 5
Projected total
9.4 runs
Best bet
Marlins +2.5 at -233

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Marlins +2.5
70% chanceFair price -2331 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Arizona Diamondbacks 53% and Miami Marlins 47%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Arizona Diamondbacks won 4 of their last 5 and Miami Marlins won 1 of their last 5. Arizona Diamondbacks come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Arizona Diamondbacks won 5 of their last 9 games at home. Miami Marlins won 3 of their last 8 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Arizona Diamondbacks score 3.8 runs a game and let in 4.0. Miami Marlins score 4.8 and let in 5.3. Their recent games average 7.8 and 10.0 runs in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Arizona Diamondbacks won 0 and Miami Marlins won 3. The last one ended Miami Marlins 2, Arizona Diamondbacks 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Marlins +2.5 has a 70% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona Diamondbacks shade it

The big picture

Arizona Diamondbacks host Miami Marlins in the MLB on Wed 16 Sept, 21:40 at Chase Field. Our prediction for Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks is Arizona Diamondbacks to win, with a 53% chance, but it is a close call. We project Miami Marlins 4.5 and Arizona Diamondbacks 4.8. Our best bet is Marlins +2.5 at -233.

Arizona Diamondbacks form

Arizona Diamondbacks have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 76 runs scored and 80 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, W, newest first.

Miami Marlins form

Miami Marlins have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 95 runs scored and 105 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 5 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Arizona Diamondbacks won 0, Miami Marlins won 3. Last time out it finished Miami Marlins 2, Arizona Diamondbacks 0.

Our call

We expect Miami Marlins to score about 4.5 runs and Arizona Diamondbacks about 4.8. That points to Arizona Diamondbacks to win. Our safest bet is Marlins +2.5 at -233.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

DiamondbacksMarlins
Games played2020
Wins128
Losses812
Runs scored7695
Runs conceded80105
Scored per game3.84.8
Conceded per game4.05.3
Home record5W 4L5W 7L
Away record7W 4L3W 5L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Diamondbacks spreadCoversFair
Diamondbacks -2.530%+233
Diamondbacks -1.539%+158
Diamondbacks -0.548%+108
Diamondbacks +0.558%-136
Diamondbacks +1.567%-199
Total runsOverUnder
7.566%34%
8.558%42%
9.549%51%
10.540%60%
11.531%69%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Diamondbacks +3.5 wins if Diamondbacks win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks?

Our prediction for Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks is Arizona Diamondbacks to win, with a 53% chance, but it is a close call. We project Miami Marlins 4.5 and Arizona Diamondbacks 4.8. Our best bet is Marlins +2.5 at -233.

What is the projected score for Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks?

We project Miami Marlins 4.5 and Arizona Diamondbacks 4.8, about 9.4 runs in total.

How are Arizona Diamondbacks playing?

Arizona Diamondbacks have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 76 runs scored and 80 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, W, newest first.

How are Miami Marlins playing?

Miami Marlins have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 95 runs scored and 105 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 5 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins last met?

It ended Miami Marlins 2, Arizona Diamondbacks 0. In the last 3 meetings Arizona Diamondbacks won 0 and Miami Marlins won 3.

What is the best bet for Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks?

Marlins +2.5 at -233, with a 70% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.