| MATCHUP | Miami Marlins | New York Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 56-55 | 47-64 |
| Spread | +1.5 -194 | -1.5 159 |
| Moneyline | +109 | -131 |
| Total | Over 9 (-105) | Under 9 (-115) |
| Where | Citi Field, Queens, New York | |
| When | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins enter Saturday’s contest with a 55–55 overall record (3rd in the National League East) and an abysmal 21–32 mark on the road. The Marlins offense has been competitive to this point in the season. Through 110 games played in 2026, Miami has compiled 487 runs scored, 182 doubles (10th in MLB), 114 home runs and a .250 batting average which ranks eighth in Major League Baseball.The Marlins arrive at tomorrow afternoon’s game in above average form. More specifically, Miami has won three of the team’s last four games played this season, including a thrilling 8–7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week.
Miami will turn to right hander Tyler Phillips in this game. In eleven starts made this season, Phillips has compiled a 2–5 win‑loss record, a 3.52 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP and 63 strikeouts, while allowing 77 hits and 38 walks in 84.1 innings pitched. Tyler Phillips arrives at this contest in good form, allowing two or fewer earned runs in four consecutive starts made in 2026.
It should also be mentioned that Tyler Phillips faced the New York Mets in May. How did Phillips perform in the game? Phillips allowed three earned runs across five innings pitched in the New York Mets 6-1 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Shifting our focus to the Marlins offense, the Miami lineup features shortstop Otto Lopez and catcher Liam Hicks. Lopez enters this contest with a .325 batting average (2nd in MLB), 9 home runs, 23 walks, 47 RBIs, 22 stolen bases and an .845 OPS. Liam Hicks has tallied a .283 batting average, 14 home runs, 38 walks, 60 RBIs and a .799 OPS.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets enter Saturday afternoon’s matchup with a 47–63 overall record (5th in the National League East) and a 34-23 mark at home. New York has played competitive baseball recently, winning four of the team’s last five games, including a 3–2 victory over the Miami Marlins two days ago.New York will start right hander Zac Thornton in tomorrow’s game. In five starts made this season, Thornton has compiled a 2–1 record, a 2.43 ERA, a 0.91 WHIP and 22 strikeouts, while allowing 20 hits and 7 walks in 29.2 innings pitched.
The New York Mets lineup features Juan Soto and Carson Benge. Juan Soto enters this contest with a .283 batting average, 21 home runs and a .947 OPS which ranks 14th in Major League Baseball. Carson Benge has compiled a .261 batting average and 11 home runs.
Why the Miami Marlins will win.
• Starting pitching. Tyler Phillips has compiled a 2–5 win‑loss record, a 3.52 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 84.1 innings pitched.• Current form. The Miami Marlins have won three of the team’s last four games.
Why the New York Mets will win.
• Starting pitching advantage. Zac Thornton has compiled a 2-1 record and a 2.43 ERA across five starts this season.• Home field edge. New York has played quality baseball (34-23) at Citi Field this season.