Diamondbacks vs Marlins Prediction - MLB Picks 4/15/23

Miami Marlins (7-7) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (8-6)

Game Info: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 4:10 pm (loanDepot park)

Braxton Garrett (0-0) (4.70) vs Ryne Nelson (1-0) (4.91)

Betting Odds: Miami Marlins -120 / Arizona Diamondbacks -105 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Miami Marlins will host the Arizona Diamondbacks for game two of their three-game set from IoanDeport Park. Miami took game one after an explosive fourth inning, 5-1. 

Diamondbacks Betting Preview

Arizona comes in at 8-6 following the loss to Miami. The Diamondbacks stalled offensively in game one, and they’ll look to hop back into the win column here. The Arizona offense is scoring 4.50 runs per game, while batting .259, with a .310 on-base percentage. The pitching staff carries a 4.72 ERA, with a 1.43 WHIP. Josh Rojas has recorded a hit in seven of the last eight games, and he leads the DBacks in average (.395).

Ryne Nelson (1-0, 4.91 ERA, 6 Ks) will get the ball for Arizona. The second-year pitcher held his own against division foes San Diego and Los Angeles, allowing just three runs while six innings and earning the decision versus LAD last Sunday. 

Marlins Betting Preview

Miami moved to 7-7 after defeating Arizona. The Marlins have won three straight, and one more victory would have them over .500 for the first time this season. The Miami offense is scoring 4.31 runs per game, while batting .248, with a .310 on-base percentage. The pitching staff carries a 4.72 ERA, with a 1.35 WHIP. Luis Arraez has been the pickup of the off-season, and after recording multiple hits in four of the last five games, he leads the league in batting average at .500. Garrett Cooper has produced a RBI in three of the last five, and he now leads the team (9). 

Braxton Garrett (0-0, 4.70 ERA, 8 K) will make the start for Miami. The fourth-year pitcher responded to a tough debut versus the Mets by showing up against them in Queens last Sunday, striking out seven in 4 ⅔ innings of work en route to a Marlins win. 

Arizona vs Miami Trends

Arizona is 9-5 against the spread this season, with a 8-6 over/under record. Miami is 6-8 ATS this year, with a 6-7-1 O/U record.

Corey's Free Pick

Miami flexed a little in game one, and I think they will earn their fourth straight victory here. The Marlins are finding production through the lineup, and there’s a chance they could make things tough for Ryne Nelson here in South Beach. Miami has a perfect storm of advantages headed into this matchup, so roll with them Saturday.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

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