Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins Prediction MLB Picks 8/20/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona and Miami

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Diamondbacks and Marlins. 

Diamondbacks Offense Impressed Again

The Diamondbacks scored nine runs on Monday and that was enough for the victory. Adrian Del Castillo hit a home run and drove in six RBIs. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.25 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.69 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 23rd. Ketel Marte has hit 30 home runs and driven in 81 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Eduardo Rodriguez, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 5.06. In is last start against the Colorado Rockies, he went five innings, giving up six hits and three runs. 

Why the Diamondbacks Will Beat the Marlins

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last seven games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Marlins have lost seven of their last eight night games against the Diamondbacks following a home loss.
• The road team has covered the run line in eight of the last nine games between the Diamondbacks and Marlins.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games against National League opponents.

Marlins Pitching Let Them Down

The Marlins' offense was actually strong on Monday, scoring six runs, but the pitching gave up nine runs and that led to the defeat. Adam Oiler went 4.2 innings, giving up three hits and five runs. The Marlins are averaging 3.68 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.02 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 28th. Jake Burger has hit 24 home runs and driven in 55 RBIs. Getting the start for the Marlins will be Edward Cabrera, who sits with a 2-4 record and an ERA of 5.76. In his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies he went four innings giving up six hits and six runs. 

Why the Marlins Will Beat the Diamondbacks

• The Diamondbacks have lost four of their last five games against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Marlins have won each of their last three games against the Diamondbacks following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games following a win.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in five of their last six games against the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins Prediction

The Diamondbacks and Marlins are both going to run up the score here. Rodriguez sits with an ERA of 5.06 and the Marlins are going to run up the score here. Cabrera gave up six runs in his last start, and he’s going to be blown up here. The Diamondbacks are going to have no issue running up the score, and this game is going to finish with 13 or 14 runs at least. Back the over to cash here.