- Matchup: Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds: Miami (+102) Philadelphia (-122)
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On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies (67-58) will host the Miami Marlins (64-61) at Citizens Bank Park. The moneyline for this game aligns with Miami at +102 and Philadelphia at -122. The over/under is set at 9 runs. The anticipated starting pitchers are Tyler Phillips for the Marlins and Zack Wheeler for the Phillies.
The Miami Marlins average 4.4 runs per game, placing them 19th in Major League Baseball. They have recorded a total of 550 runs scored with an on-base percentage of .326. The team has 200 doubles and 128 home runs this season, contributing to 528 RBIs from 1,036 hits, with a batting average of .250. Their slugging percentage stands at .403, while their hitters have struck out 1,017 times and walked 421 times.
This season, the Marlins have a team ERA of 3.92, ranking 10th in the league, while their pitchers have struck out 1,045 batters. They have allowed 127 home runs and 530 runs throughout the season. The team has issued 414 walks, with a FIP of 3.98. So far, Miami’s pitchers have given up 949 hits (7.8 per 9 innings) and 478 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio sits at 2.52, with a collective WHIP of 1.24.
The Marlins have utilized 398 relief pitchers this season. The bullpen has inherited 151 runners, with 23.2% scoring. They have secured 69 holds, ranking 12th in the league. The pitchers have faced opponents on base 103 times, with 115 high-leverage situations. They have recorded 29 saves this year, failing to convert on 15 of 44 save opportunities. Miami’s relief corps boasts a 65.9% save rate from 115 chances.
So far, the Marlins have tallied 3,291 putouts, 1,030 assists, and 81 errors, with a fielding percentage of .982, ranking 29th in the league, and completing 92 double plays. They have made 70.7% of balls in play into outs from their 9,873 innings, positioning them 10th in MLB.
Tyler Phillips has pitched for 212 innings in his career, earning 156 strikeouts. With a career win-loss record of 9-8, his FIP is 3.84 against 897 batters faced. He has an ERA of 3.90 (92 earned runs) and a career WHIP of 1.295, surrendering 204 hits (8.6 hits per 9 innings) and 71 walks.
The Phillies have a slugging percentage of .401 and average 4.46 runs per game, ranking 15th in MLB. They have 178 doubles, 399 walks, and have scored 558 runs. With 154 home runs this season, they have driven in 539 runs and struck out 1,069 times, ranking 8th in the league. Their batting average is .239 along with a .310 on-base percentage.
Philadelphia’s pitchers have given up 549 runs this season, with an ERA of 4.16 (512 earned runs). They have surrendered 147 home runs, allowing 4.46 runs per 9 innings (16th in MLB). The Phillies’ WHIP stands at 1.306, and the team’s FIP is 3.77. They have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 10.00 (1,231 strikeouts versus 382 walks), and rank 24th in total hits allowed, with 1,065.
In 100 save situations, Philadelphia has recorded 50 holds alongside 16 blown saves. The relievers have been called upon during 48 save chances, accumulating 32 saves. They have an inherited score percentage of 36.9% from 130 inherited runners. Their performance in high-leverage situations has seen them enter the game 117 times, often with runners on base. Their save percentage of 66.7% ranks 13th, utilizing 419 relievers this season.
Throughout 9,978 innings on the field, the Phillies have a defensive efficiency of 67.4% (29th in MLB). The team has achieved 75 double plays and has a fielding percentage of .986 (16th in the majors), with 1,023 assists, 62 errors, and a total of 3,326 putouts this season.
In his professional career, Wheeler has allowed 1,561 hits while tallying 1,957 strikeouts over 1,843 innings. He has conceded 667 earned runs, owning a WHIP of 1.128 and a FIP of 3.2. Wheeler’s strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.77, facing 7,540 batters during his career with a record of 123-79 and a 3.26 ERA, allowing just 7.6 hits per 9 innings.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Opt for Philadelphia (-122)
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