The Philadelphia Phillies (68-58) and Miami Marlins (64-62) are back at it Tuesday night for Game 2 of this three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won Monday’s series opener in a tight 6-5 game that saw plenty of action in the late innings, which also gave Philadelphia a 6-5 edge in the season series.
The Phillies had a shaky start to the second half of the season, which allowed other teams to gain ground on them in the National League Wild Card race, but they’ve been playing better baseball lately, entering Tuesday on a four-game winning streak and going 11-5 over their last 16 games. National League Cy Young Award candidate Cristopher Sánchez grinded out six innings of one-run baseball in Monday’s win, and while the Phillies’ bullpen allowed the Marlins to claw back into the game, Miami’s comeback attempt fell short despite collecting 14 hits.
Philadelphia will also have the pitching advantage Tuesday night as three-time All-Star and perennial Cy Young contender Zack Wheeler is set to take the mound. The veteran right-hander is 10-4 with a 2.89 ERA this season but has had a rough go of it lately, allowing four or more earned runs in three of his last four starts, including five in just three innings against Miami on July 27. The Marlins are expected to counter with left-handed reliever Cade Gibson as the opener, who will be making his first start of the season.
Marlins vs. Phillies Odds
The Phillies are listed as home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook following their win Monday night and with Zack Wheeler getting the nod Tuesday:
- Moneyline: Phillies -210, Marlins +200
- Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+105), Marlins +1.5 (-115)
- Total (Runs): Over 8.5 (+105), Under 8.5 (-115)
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Marlins vs. Phillies Predictions
The Phillies and Marlins may both have an outside chance at catching Atlanta for the NL East title, but both teams are very much alive in the NL Wild Card race, so there are plenty of intriguing opportunities to get in on the action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. Make sure to check out the Stats Hub for baseball betting insights and trends to help make more informed wagers like the pick below:
Phillies vs. Marlins Best Bet: Bryce Harper Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Bryce Harper has been hot in August. The two-time MVP is batting .321 with a .547 slugging percentage for the month, while his 1.067 OPS is the sixth-highest in MLB and both his 22 walks and .520 on-base percentage lead the majors. Harper’s .379 on-base percentage this season is tied for the ninth-highest in baseball, and his 88 walks are the second-most in MLB, just two behind Washington’s James Wood.
Even if Cade Gibson only pitches one inning against the Phillies Tuesday night, Harper is guaranteed to get at least one at-bat against him as he typically bats third in Philadelphia’s lineup. Harper is 3-for-6 with two doubles, one RBI, and one walk against Gibson in his career. Tyler Phillips is a likely candidate to follow Gibson in a bulk-relief role out of Miami’s bullpen. Harper hit a two-run home run against Phillips on July 27 and has also drawn two walks in eight career plate appearances against him.
Harper is batting .308 with a .417 on-base percentage in 11 games against the Marlins this season and has always played well against them throughout his 15-year career. The nine-time All-Star has posted a career .290 batting average with 54 doubles, four triples, 40 home runs, and a .931 OPS in 205 regular-season games against Miami.
Harper enters Tuesday riding a five-game hitting streak, including a 3-for-4 performance in Monday’s series opener against the Marlins. He’s gone over 1.5 total bases in three of his last five games and in nine of his 16 games played so far in August.
- Phillies vs. Marlins Player Prop Pick for Aug. 18: Bryce Harper Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for MIA-PHI
Phillies players are dominating the player prop markets, with MLB home run leader Kyle Schwarber’s home run prop attracting the most action heading into first pitch:
- Kyle Schwarber – Over 0.5 Home Runs
- Bryce Harper – Over 0.5 Hits
- Alec Bohm – Over 0.5 Hits
- Bryson Stott – Over 0.5 Hits
- Luis Arráez – To Record 1+ Hits
Marlins vs. Phillies Betting Splits
Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Tuesday night’s game in Philadelphia:
- The Phillies are receiving strong moneyline support with 76% of bets and 79.3% of the handle.
- Philadelphia is also generating the majority of run-line action with 76.9% of bets and 80.8% of the handle.
- The Over is the preferred play on the total, accounting for 70.7% of bets and 74.7% of the handle.
Marlins vs. Phillies Game Info
- 📍 Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18
- ⏰ First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Marlins: Cade Gibson
- Phillies: Zack Wheeler
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