MLB Odds: Marlins-Athletics prediction, odds and pick

The Miami Marlins are fourth in the National League East and have four wins in their last 10 games. The Athletics are last in American League West and they have lost six of their past 10. Miami won the first two games of the series.

The Marlins have been playing well recently. They have shut out their opponents in the first 17 innings of the series. Brian Anderson has been particularly solid at the plate. Jesús Luzardo is having the best season of his pro career. The team has a better bullpen ERA than the Athletics. The players have shown potential in recent weeks. Three players hit two home runs each over the past 15 days. Five players recorded at least four RBI. Jacob Stallings has shown promise in last two weeks, with a .393/.452/.536 slash line.

Oakland has been the superior offensive team at the plate since the All-Star break, outscoring the Marlins by 30 runs. The Athletics also lead their opponent in OPS, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and home runs in the second half.

Irvin has been struggling recently. He has a 4.50 ERA and opponents are hitting .250 against him. The last two starts he has had a terrible performance, getting hit for 14 hits and 10 runs. Neither team's offense can cover a -1.5 spread.

Marlins are the underdogs against the Athletics.