The Philadelphia Phillies (12-8) will take on the Miami Marlins (8-11) this Saturday in an NL East showdown. After winning Game 1 decisively at 7-2, the Phillies aim to extend their winning streak to three.

• First pitch is set for 1:05 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park.
• Latest odds show the Phillies as -215 favorites against the Marlins in the betting line, with an over/under of 10.5 runs.

Betting Odds

• Money Line: Marlins +180, Phillies -215 at FanDuel
• Over/Under: 10.5 runs
• Run Line: Philadelphia -1.5 (-120)

Player Highlights

Why the Phillies may cover:

• Kyle Schwarber is one of the leading hitters, with 15 RBIs and 7 home runs this season.
• Bryce Harper shows strong form, consistently finding ways to hit and score, recently logging a two-run homer in a match against the Giants.

Why the Marlins may cover:

• The Marlins’ strength lies with Matt Mervis, who leads the team with 6 home runs and has been crucial in recent games.
• Xavier Edwards is another key figure, batting .333, demonstrating strong form with multiple hits in the last few games.

Predictions

Data suggests a total run projection of 10.2, indicating the possibility of an under bet.

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