On September 7, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies will compete against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM under a forecast of light rain. Aaron Nola, with a solid ERA of 3.290, will be starting for the Phillies. Facing him from the Marlins will be Darren McCaughan, who struggles with an ERA of 8.237.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Phillies top the charts with an impressive 85-56 record, an overall winning percentage of 0.60, and a remarkable divisional record of 25-15. They are displaying strong form having triumphed in 8 of their last 10 matches, currently enjoying a 6-game win streak. Their home and away records are equally formidable at 47-25 and 38-31 respectively.

Conversely, the Marlins sit at the bottom of the standings, ranked 15th with a 52-89 record and a winning percentage of 0.37. They are 5th in the NL East, having won only 14 of their 43 divisional games. Recently, their performance has seen a modest uplift with 5 wins in their last 10 games, but they currently carry a 2-game losing streak.

From a betting perspective, the game odds favor the Phillies with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. The money line odds set the Phillies as strong favorites at -240, while the Marlins are underdogs at +198. With the current team forms and statistical analysis, betting on the Phillies to cover the spread or targeting the under might be crucial considerations for those looking into sports wagering.