Marlins vs. Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

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28 July 2023

Marlins vs. Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

The Miami Marlins (55-48) will host the Detroit Tigers (46-57), Friday at 6:40 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series.

The favored Marlins (-151 on the moneyline to win) take the field at home against the Tigers (+129). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Miami Marlins looking to Braxton Garrett (5-3), and Reese Olson (1-4) getting the nod for the Detroit Tigers.

The Marlins won their last game against the Rays Friday by a 7-1 score. Jon Berti went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively. Sandy Alcantara picked up the win on the strength of nine innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out seven.

Yesterday, the Tigers fell to the Angels 11-4. Matt Manning was the losing pitcher after he went five innings, giving up seven earned runs on seven hits while striking out five. Zach McKinstry led the Tigers’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Prepare for the Marlins vs. Tigers with what you need to know before Friday’s game, including viewing options.

Miami Marlins vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

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Favorite: Marlins (-151, bet $151 to win $100)
Underdog: Tigers (+129, bet $100 to win $129)
Over/under: 7.5

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Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

This season, the Marlins have been favored 50 times and won 31, or 62%, of those games.
Miami has entered 24 games this season favored by -151 or more and is 20-4 in those contests.
The implied probability of a win from the Marlins, based on the moneyline, is 60.2%.
Games involving Miami has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 47 of 102 chances this season.
The Marlins are 47-55-0 ATS in their 102 games with a spread this season.

Braxton Garrett (Marlins Probable Starter)

Garrett gets the start for the Marlins, his 20th of the season. He is 5-3 with a 4.32 ERA and 111 strikeouts through 100 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, the left-hander tossed three innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
The 25-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.32, with 10 strikeouts per nine innings, in 20 games this season. Opponents have a .262 batting average against him.
Garrett is looking to record his fourth quality start of the year.
Garrett is looking to record his 15th start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 20 appearances this season.
The opposing Tigers offense has the 29th-ranked slugging percentage (.365) and is 25th in MLB play with 96 home runs. It has a collective .230 batting average, and is 24th in MLB with 801 total hits and 28th in MLB play scoring 401 runs.

Marlins Batting Stats

The Marlins rank 27th in Major League Baseball with just 92 home runs as a team.
Fueled by 270 extra-base hits, Miami ranks 22nd in MLB with a .397 slugging percentage this season.
The Marlins rank fourth in MLB with a .263 team batting average.
Miami has scored the fifth-fewest runs in the majors this season with just 422 (4.1 per game).
The Marlins have an OBP of .320 this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
Miami ranks seventh in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.0 whiffs per contest.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

The Tigers have come away with 35 wins in the 84 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
This year, Detroit has won 25 of 56 games when listed as at least +129 or worse on the moneyline.
The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 43.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
Contests with Detroit has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 52 of 103 chances this season.
In 103 games with a line this season, the Tigers have a mark of 54-49-0 against the spread.

Reese Olson (Tigers Probable Starter)

Olson makes the start for the Tigers, his eighth of the season. He is 1-4 with a 4.53 ERA and 45 strikeouts over 43 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last outing on Friday against the San Diego Padres, the right-hander threw five innings, giving up five earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
The 23-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.53, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 10 games this season. Opponents have a .226 batting average against him.
Olson is trying to record his second quality start of the season in this matchup.
Olson is seeking his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.3 innings per start.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 10 appearances this season.
He will face a Marlins offense that ranks 26th in the league with 422 total runs scored while batting .263 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .397 slugging percentage (22nd in MLB action) and has hit a total of 92 home runs (27th in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

The Tigers rank 25th in MLB play with 96 total home runs.
This season, Detroit’s .365 slugging percentage is the second-lowest percentage in baseball.
The Tigers rank 28th in MLB with a .230 batting average.
Detroit is the third-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 3.9 runs per game (401 total).
The Tigers rank 28th in MLB with a .298 on-base percentage.

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