The Philadelphia Phillies are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on September 5, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 pm under partly cloudy skies. Ranger Suárez of the Phillies, who holds an impressive 3.016 ERA, will go head-to-head with the Marlins’ Adam Oller, registering a 3.306 ERA.

The Phillies, currently second in the 2024 NL East Division, boast an 83-56 record and lead the division with a .60 winning percentage. They have also shown excellent form lately, with eight wins in their last ten games and an ongoing four-game winning streak. Their performance on the road is notably strong at 36-31, compared to 47-25 at home.

Conversely, the Marlins struggle in the division, ranking last with a .37 win rate (52-87 overall). They have a weaker home record (26-45) and have not fared much better on the road (26-42). Despite a modest improvement recently with six wins in their last ten games, they lag significantly behind in overall performance.

In terms of betting odds, the Phillies enter as the favorites with an Away Team MoneyLine of -228, while the Marlins are underdogs at +188. The point spread favors the Phillies by 1.5 and the Over/Under for the game is set at 8.0. These odds suggest that the Phillies are heavily favored to continue their winning streak, offering bettors potentially lower returns on outright wins, while the underdog role significantly increases potential returns for a Marlins upset.