Marlins vs. Phillies odds, picks: Advanced computer MLB model releases selections for NL Wild Card Game 2 matchup

Game 2 of the NL Wild Card matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins is set at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The Phillies lead the best-of-three matchup by a 1-0 margin. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists Philadelphia as a -159 favorite on the money line, while the over/under is set at 8 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page). 

Before making any Marlins vs. Phillies picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered the 2023 MLB playoffs 91-73 on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 18-6 (+766). Anybody following has seen big returns!

The model knows the Marlins are turning to Braxton Garrett with their season on the line. Garrett produced a 3.66 ERA in 159.2 innings this season, including a 2.56 ERA in the last 11 starts of the campaign. Garrett has elite command, giving up only 1.63 walks per nine innings, and he was strong on the road with a 2.85 ERA this season. The model also knows the Phillies have the superior offense. Philadelphia finished in the top three of the National League in home runs, stolen bases, slugging percentage, OPS and total bases during the regular season. The Phillies also finished well above the league average in runs scored, hits, and doubles.

Now, it has set its sights on Marlins vs. Phillies. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side has ALL the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.