The Cleveland Guardians host the Miami Marlins in the final game of a three-game series. Both teams are mid-table with playoff hopes, with Cleveland slightly favored at home. The Guardians have a marginally better recent form and offense, while the Marlins' pitching, led by Edward Cabrera, is solid but untested against Cleveland.
Key Factors to Consider
Cleveland Guardians are 62-57 with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, showing strong home performance averaging over 3.5 runs per game. Miami Marlins stand at 58-62 with respectable batting stats but a higher team ERA (4.52) and WHIP (1.30), indicating pitching vulnerabilities.
Recent head-to-head is evenly matched with 6 wins each. Cleveland leads slightly at home with 3 wins vs. Miami's 4 road wins. Marlins won the last meeting decisively 13-4, but home advantage for Cleveland may offset this.
No significant injuries reported for either team affecting lineup or starting pitching.
Game is at Cleveland's Progressive Field, favoring home team conditions. Weather and other external factors are normal with no impact forecasted.
Both teams seek to bolster playoff chances late in the season, but Cleveland’s slightly better recent form and home advantage increase their motivation to secure a win.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
CLE -136, MIA +116
Cleveland Guardians
★★★★☆ 72%
Spread
CLE -1.5 +155, MIA +1.5 -188
Miami Marlins +1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 7.5 -118, Under 7.5 -104
Under 7.5
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 7.5 14%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 7.5 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Cleveland Guardians to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 run line, and for the total runs to go under 7.5.
The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins in the final game of a five-game series. The Braves have already clinched the series with a 4-0 win record against the Marlins and are slight favorites to win this game as well.
Key Factors to Consider
Atlanta Braves have a mixed home record at 29-30 but have dominated the current series with the Marlins, sweeping a doubleheader recently. Miami Marlins have been inconsistent, allowing 24 runs in the series while carrying a near .500 record on the road.
The Braves have won the season series against the Marlins decisively, including a recent doubleheader sweep, showing clear dominance in the current matchup context.
No significant injury reports affecting starting pitchers or key lineup players on either side were noted.
Home-field advantage favors the Braves at Truist Park; weather conditions on game day are typical for Atlanta in August with no notable disruptions.
The Marlins are motivated to avoid a sweep in this series while the Braves seek to consolidate their dominant position and close the series strongly at home.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Braves: -132, Marlins: 112
Atlanta Braves
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Braves -1.5: 146, Marlins +1.5: -178
Miami Marlins +1.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -118, Under 8.5: -104
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves 5%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 5%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Atlanta Braves at 5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 7.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Atlanta Braves to win on the moneyline; Miami Marlins to cover the +1.5 run line; total runs to go over 8.5
Predicted Score: Atlanta Braves 6 – 4 Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins host the Houston Astros in the final game of their three-game MLB series, with the Astros having won the first two games decisively. Houston aims to complete a series sweep, while Miami looks to avoid a sweep and prove competitive at home.
Key Factors to Consider
The Astros are currently 64-50, performing better overall than the Marlins who stand at 55-57. Houston has displayed stronger offense, averaging 5.62 runs per game in recent head-to-heads, compared to Miami’s 3.69. Miami’s recent form is weaker, struggling to contain Houston’s offense.
Astros lead recent head-to-heads with 16 wins to Miami’s 8, including 9 road wins. In this series, Astros already won two games including a 7-3 victory on August 6, showing clear dominance.
No major injuries reported affecting starting pitchers or key players for either team at this time, with probable starters Spencer Arrighetti (Astros) and Janson Junk (Marlins) both available.
Game at home favors Marlins, but Astros have proven ability to win on road. Weather and field conditions at loanDepot Park expected to be normal with no adverse impacts on play.
Astros motivated to sweep series and maintain momentum before heading to a tougher schedule against the Yankees. Marlins motivated to avoid sweep and perform well in front of home crowd.
The Miami Marlins host the New York Yankees in a closely matched MLB contest where the Yankees are slight favorites on the moneyline. Miami has momentum from winning the first two games of this series and has a solid pitching performance from Edward Cabrera starting. New York has a better overall record this season but has struggled somewhat recently on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
Miami holds a 54-55 season record with a 4.39 ERA pitching staff and decent offense led by Kyle Stowers and Agustin Ramirez. Yankees have a 60-51 record, averaging 5.19 runs scored per game but allowing 4.69 runs on the road, with recent away form weaker (0-3 in last 3 away games).
Miami won the first two games this series with high scoring first game (13-12) and strong pitching in the second (2-0). The teams have been competitive all season with Yankees holding a slight edge overall but Miami currently leads momentum.
No significant injuries reported affecting starting lineups or starting pitchers for either team.
Game at Miami’s home park, loanDepot Park, known for moderate hitting conditions. Weather conditions expected to be neutral with no significant impact.
Marlins appear motivated to continue their winning streak and improve standings in NL East, while Yankees seek to stay above .500 and maintain playoff push despite recent away struggles.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Miami Marlins: +100, New York Yankees: -118
Miami Marlins
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Miami Marlins +1.5: -176, New York Yankees -1.5: +146
Miami Marlins +1.5
★★★★☆ 75%
Over/under
Over 8: -112, Under 8: -108
Over 8
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Miami Marlins 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8 4%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8 at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 4.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Miami Marlins moneyline win
Predicted Score: Miami Marlins 5 – New York Yankees 4
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Miami Marlins with the Cardinals slight favorites in a close MLB matchup. Both teams have similar records just above and below .500, meeting under neutral conditions with starting pitchers Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals and Cal Quantrill for the Marlins, both showing above 4.9 ERA this season, indicating potential offensive opportunities.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals hold a slight edge with a 55-54 record compared to the Marlins at 51-55. St. Louis performs well at home (32-23) while Miami struggles just below .500 overall.
Recent head-to-head trends marginally favor the Cardinals, with implied odds reflecting around 59.7% chance to win for St. Louis based on moneyline odds.
No major injuries flagged impacting starting pitchers or key position players for either team, supporting expected typical performance levels.
Game is at Busch Stadium, a hitter-friendly park in late July weather conditions. No notable external disruptions.
Both teams are near the middle of the standings with the Cardinals likely motivated to strengthen playoff contention and Marlins aiming to stabilize season performance.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Miami Marlins: +120, St. Louis Cardinals: -142
St. Louis Cardinals
★★★★☆ 72%
Spread
Miami Marlins +1.5: -170, St. Louis Cardinals -1.5: +140
St. Louis Cardinals -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -115, Under 8.5: -105
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals 2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Cardinals to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 run line, and the game to go over 8.5 total runs
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 6, Miami Marlins 4