On the evening of September 6, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to battle the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 pm under a sky of broken clouds. Leading the charge for Philadelphia will be pitcher Zack Wheeler, who comes in with an impressive ERA of 2.630. Facing him from the mound for Miami will be Edward Cabrera, whose ERA stands at 5.329.

As of this matchup, the Phillies hold the second position in the 2024 NL East Division with an impressive 84-56 record, a 0.600 winning percentage, and are particularly strong within their division with a record of 24-15. They’ve shown formidable recent form, having clinched 8 of their last 10 games, and are riding a five-game winning streak. Their record showcases particular strength in home games at 47-25, augmented by a balanced 37-31 in away games. Under night lights, they’ve carved out 59 wins out of their total, complemented by 25 during daytime games. Offensively, they have crossed the plate 678 times while holding their opponents to 562 runs.

Conversely, the Miami Marlins are experiencing a challenging season, positioned 14th in the division with a 52-88 record which translates to a 0.370 winning percentage, and last in division play at 14-28. Their recent performances hint at ongoing struggles, with only 5 wins in their last 10 outings and a recent loss adding to concerns. Home and away games have been equally tough, with records of 26-46 and 26-42 respectively. Their run stats reflect these difficulties, having scored 528 while allowing 719 runs against.

In terms of betting odds, the specifics spell a clear expectation: a point spread of 1.5, an over/under of 7.5 runs, and money lines with the Phillies as favorites at -233 away from home, against the Marlins underdog position at +194 at home. These odds suggest favor towards the Phillies while anticipating a total just under midway points, a reflection of the pitching matchups and recent form of both squads.