The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to visit the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. The game is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:10 PM. The Diamondbacks hold a record of 34-33 and are third in the NL West.
The Marlins have a 33-35 record and stand fourth in the NL East. They are on a four-game winning streak, while the Diamondbacks have lost their last two games. Merrill Kelly will start for Arizona, and Tyler Phillips will pitch for Miami.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Miami Marlins 8-0 on June 10th. Ryne Nelson started as the pitcher and allowed 7 earned runs in 4 innings.
In their previous game on June 9th, the Diamondbacks lost to the Marlins 10-6. Despite the loss, Gabriel Moreno and Corbin Carroll both hit home runs. Zac Gallen pitched 5 1/3 innings, giving up 4 earned runs.
The Diamondbacks have a batting average of .240, ranking them 13th in the league. They have hit 60 home runs this season, placing them 21st. Merrill Kelly is expected to start the next game against the Marlins with a 5.71 ERA.
Miami Marlins Team Preview
The Miami Marlins are coming off a strong performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They won 8-0 on June 10th, showing solid hitting and pitching. Kyle Stowers and Owen Caissie both hit home runs, each contributing three RBIs.
The Marlins have a batting average of .246, which ranks them 9th in the league. Their on-base percentage also stands at .322, placing them in the same rank. They have hit 57 home runs this season, placing them 22nd in the league.
The pitching staff holds a 4.18 ERA, ranking 17th in the league. Opponents have a .228 batting average against them, which is 5th best. Tyler Phillips is the probable starter, with a 2.08 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season.
Betting Prediction
The Diamondbacks have a team earned run average (ERA) of 4.18, ranking them 17th in the league. Their ability to limit home runs is notable, as they rank 4th in home runs given up. This suggests they have a solid pitching staff that can control the game and keep the score low.
On the other hand, the Marlins have a batting average against of .228, ranking them 5th in the league. This indicates that their pitching staff is effective at limiting hits. With both teams having strong pitching, it is likely that the game will have fewer runs.
Additionally, the Diamondbacks and Marlins have similar batting statistics, with both teams hitting for low power. The Diamondbacks rank 21st in home runs and the Marlins rank 22nd, showing that neither team hits many home runs. This further supports the prediction that the game will not exceed 8.5 runs.
- Pick: Total Under 8.5 (-107)
