Friday’s loaded MLB slate features an interleague matchup between the Cleveland Guardians (48-46) and Miami Marlins (52-42) in South Florida as the two teams open a three-game series at loanDepot park. It will also be the final series before the All-Star break for both clubs.
The Guardians enter this series second in the AL Central and currently hold the No. 2 AL Wild Card spot. However, Cleveland has hit a bit of a rough patch, coming off a series loss to Minnesota and dropping four of its last five games.
The Marlins, meanwhile, have been one of the hottest teams in baseball. Tied with Philadelphia near the top of the NL East and sitting just three games behind Atlanta for first place in the division, this young Miami club enters Friday on a six-game winning streak and is 26-8 since June 1.
Friday night’s series opener features an intriguing pitching matchup as American League Rookie of the Year candidate and first-time All-Star Parker Messick takes the mound for Cleveland with a 2.80 ERA. Miami will counter with veteran right-hander and 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcántara, who is set to make his 20th start of the season.
Guardians vs. Marlins Current Odds
Both teams would be in the postseason if it started today, and each will hand the ball to a talented starting pitcher. As a result, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Friday’s opener as a close matchup, with the Marlins as home favorites on the moneyline and the Guardians favored on the run line:
- Moneyline: Marlins -120, Guardians +100
- Run Line: Guardians -1.5 (+170), Marlins +1.5 (-210)
- Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (+100), Under 7.5 (-120)
Guardians vs. Marlins Predictions
The MLB season is heating up with the All-Star break approaching, followed by the second-half push for teams fighting for a postseason spot. Make sure to get in on the baseball betting action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, and check out the Stats Hub to help make more informed wagers with picks like the one below:
Marlins vs. Guardians Best Bet: Sandy Alcántara Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+115)
Sandy Alcántara isn’t the strikeout pitcher he showed the potential to be earlier in his career. While he’s averaging fewer than five strikeouts per start this season, the veteran is coming off an eight-strikeout performance against the Athletics and draws a favorable matchup against Cleveland Friday night.
The Guardians are around league average in strikeouts this season, but they’ve been whiffing more often lately. Cleveland recorded the eighth-most strikeouts in June, just 24 fewer than league-leading Baltimore, and is tied for the second-most strikeouts in July with 83, only five behind the Yankees.
It’s hard to ignore Alcántara’s plus-money line on the over given the matchup, and it’s also worth noting that he has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last six starts.
- Marlins vs. Guardians Player Prop Pick for July 10: Sandy Alcántara Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+115)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for CLE-MIA
Chase DeLauter’s hits prop is drawing the most attention in player prop markets as the Guardians rookie rides a five-game hitting streak and is batting .362 since June 6:
- Chase DeLauter – Hits Over 0.5
- Otto López – To Record 1+ Hits
- Xavier Edwards – Hits Over 0.5
- Heriberto Hernández – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Otto López – Total Bases Over 1.5
Guardians vs. Marlins Betting Splits
Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Friday’s series opener in Miami:
- The Marlins are generating the majority of moneyline support with 77.7% of bets and 80.8% of the handle.
- Miami is also receiving most of the run line support with 85% of bets and 85.6% of the handle.
- The Over is attracting more action with 67.7% of bets and 61.2% of the handle.
Guardians vs. Marlins Game Info
- 📍 Where: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
- 📅 Date: Friday, July 10
- ⏰ First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Guardians: Parker Messick
- Marlins: Sandy Alcántara
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