Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Probable Pitchers

The probable starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins in their upcoming matchup against the Oakland Athletics is Sixto Sanchez, who is still seeking his first win of the season. Sanchez will look to bounce back from a rough outing, having surrendered 20 hits and 2 home runs in his 14 innings of work, resulting in an 8.36 ERA and 1.71 WHIP.

Joe Boyle, the probable starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, will look to bounce back from a 6.08 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in the upcoming matchup against the Miami Marlins. Despite his struggles, Boyle has shown flashes of dominance with 28 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched, and will aim to tame the Marlins' offense at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Miami Marlins Analysis

As the Miami Marlins prepare to face the Oakland Athletics, their struggles at the plate will be a key factor to watch. The Marlins' lineup has been inconsistent, ranking 24th in strikeouts and 28th in walks, which has led to a mediocre 23rd-ranked run total. Bryan De La Cruz has been a bright spot, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, but the offense will need more production from the rest of the lineup to compete with the Athletics. On the mound, Sixto Sanchez will look to bounce back from a rough outing in his last start, and his ability to limit damage will be crucial against an Oakland team that is capable of explosive outbursts. If the Marlins can find a way to get timely hits and limit the A's scoring opportunities, they may be able to snag a win on the road.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

As the Miami Marlins prepare to face the Oakland Athletics, they'll need to be wary of the A's potent offense, which boasts a strong long ball threat in Brent Rooker, who leads the team with 8 home runs and 20 RBIs. However, the Marlins' pitching staff should be encouraged by the Athletics' strugges with strikeouts, as they rank 5th in the league with 321 strikeouts, which could lead to opportunities to get out of jams. The A's also struggle with getting runners home, ranking 24th in runs scored with 121, which could be mitigated by the Marlins' ability to prevent big innings. With Joe Boyle taking the mound for the A's, the Marlins will look to capitalize on his potential to issue free passes, as the Athletics rank 20th in walks with 103.

Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Injuries

Oakland Athletics

• Jack Perkins (SP): Day-To-Day
• Norge Ruiz (SP): Out
• Esteury Ruiz (LF): Day-To-Day
• Scott Alexander (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Zack Gelof (2B): 10-Day-IL

Miami Marlins

• Kemp Alderman (RF): Day-To-Day
• Braxton Garrett (SP): 15-Day-IL
• A.J. Puk (SP): 15-Day-IL
• Jake Burger (1B): 10-Day-IL
• Huascar Brazoban (RP): Out

Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Betting Odds

The Oakland Athletics are favored to win, with current odds standing at -130, a slight increase from the opening odds of -125. The Over/Under for total runs scored in the game is set at 7.5.

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Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Prediction

I'm predicting a thrilling 5-3 victory for the Oakland Athletics, because let's be real, the Marlins' offense is about as reliable as a popup shower on a sunny day.

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MLB Player Prop Picks for Marlins vs Athletics

Sixto Sanchez (MIA) Over 4.5 Strikeouts Thrown +146

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 42.4%
• Bet Units: 0.7
• Fair Odds: +136
• Market Width: 46

Emmanuel Rivera (MIA) Over 0.5 RBI +240

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 30.8%
• Bet Units: 0.5
• Fair Odds: +225
• Market Width: 113

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (OF) - MIA Under 0.5 Stolen Bases -285

• They're projected for 0.2 SB.
• In games they had at least 2 at bats:
• • Season 85.3% (29-5) (impl -580)
• • Last 25 84.0% (21-4) (impl -525)
• • Last 20 90.0% (18-2) (impl -900)
• • Last 15 93.3% (14-1) (impl -1400)
• • Last 10 90.0% (9-1) (impl -900)
• • Last 5 100.0% (5-0)
• • Last 3 100.0% (3-0)