On September 8, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies will clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, scheduled for a 1:40 PM start. The day forecasts a chance of light rain, potentially impacting play.

Seth Johnson will take the pitcher’s mound for the Phillies, entering the game with a pristine 0.00 ERA. Opposing him will be the Marlins’ Edward Cabrera, whose current ERA stands at 5.329.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Phillies are in second place with a strong record of 85-57, reflecting a .600 winning percentage. They lead the division with a record of 25-16 and have won 7 of their last 10 games, despite being on a one-game losing streak. Phillies’ home and away records show solid performances with 47-25 and 38-32, respectively, proving their consistency. Notably, the Phillies have scored 699 runs while conceding 573.

Conversely, the Marlins trail significantly, ranking 14th with a record of 53-89, a .370 winning percentage, and sit at the bottom of the division standings. They have managed 15-29 within their division and are 5-5 in their last 10 games, currently enjoying a one-game win streak. The Marlins have struggled both at home and on the road, with records of 27-47 and 26-42, respectively. They have scored a total of 539 runs but allowed 740.

As for the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, the Over/Under is at 8.5, the Away Team Money Line for the Phillies stands at -131, and the Home Team Money Line for the Marlins is +109. These odds suggest a slight edge to the Phillies, possibly due to their stronger standings and recent form compared to the Marlins.