On the 8th of September, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. The game, scheduled for a 1:40 PM start, is expected to unfold under light rain conditions. The Phillies’ Seth Johnson will take the mound with an impressive ERA of 0.000, while Edward Cabrera, with an ERA of 5.329, will pitch for the Marlins.

Currently, the Phillies are second in the 2024 NL East Division with an 85-57 record, a winning percentage of 0.60, and topping the division records at 25-16. They’ve recently logged 7 wins in their last 10 games despite a recent loss. At home, their record is a strong 47-25, though they are slightly less formidable on the road with a 38-32 tally. With 25 daytime wins versus 60 nighttime victories, they have scored a total of 699 runs and allowed 573.

Conversely, the Marlins are 14th in the NL East with a 53-89 record, a winning percentage of 0.37, and languish at the bottom of the division at 15-29. They have 5 wins in their last 10 outings and are coming off a recent win. Home and road splits show a 27-47 and 26-42 record, respectively, with nearly balanced day and night game performances. They have managed to score 539 runs while conceding 740.

Betting odds for the game see the point spread set at 1.5 and the over/under at 8.5. The Phillies are favored on the money line at -131, whereas the Marlins sit at +109. This places the Phillies as a moderate favorite, suggesting that bettors lean towards them maintaining a strong performance in their upcoming game against the less favored Marlins.