Game three of the four-game divisional series between the Philadelphia Phillies (58-49) and Miami Marlins (57-51) offers excellent MLB betting in Tennessee. The Phillies have dominated by two runs per game through both games so far, but can they win three consecutive on the road?

When: Game 3 on August 2, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET

Where: Loan Depot Park in Miami, Florida

Philadelphia Phillies Preview

The Phillies are second in the NL East and are 11 games behind the leading Atlanta Braves. They have gone 3-2 over their last five games, including two straight against the Marlins in this series. Zack Wheeler takes the mound and is 8-5 this year (ERA 3.74, WHIP 1.11).

With a good batting average of .254, they have a decent chance at the plate for scoring opportunities. They allow their opponents to average .242, which makes things interesting if they have a bad day at the plate. The Phillies need to great on both sides of the field in order to remain consistent.

Their on-base percentage of .321 indicates they do a decent job of getting on base. While their pitching could use some improvement with an ERA of 3.97, it is slightly better than the Marlins’ performance.

The Phillies have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games against good teams. They are 30-29 on the road and 25-45 as the favorite.

Miami Marlins Preview

The Marlins are right behind the Phillies in the division, but have slid back a few more games due to their recent pair of losses. With 12.5 games behind the Braves, they have some work to do in order to catch up. Braxton Garrett is expected to be the starting pitcher for game one and is 5-3 this year (4.08 ERA, 1.18 WHIP).

Their averages reveal some notable strengths, especially in their batting performance with an average of .265. On the defensive end, they allow an average of .244, indicating their ability to slow down their opponents to some extent but it could be better.

Their strong batting performances are evident through their good on-base average of .321. However, their ERA of 4.09 might be a crucial factor compared to the Phillies, and it could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the game.

The Marlins have gone 4-6 over their last 10 games with lower offensive numbers than usual. They are 33-23 at home and are 30-28 as the underdog.

Betting Odds

ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook gives you the best opportunity to bet in Tennessee on this matchup. The following odds show that the Phillies are slight favorites to win game three.

Miami Marlins: +106

Run Line +1.5 (-155)

Philadelphia Phillies: -126

Run Line -1.5 (+125)

Totals: Over 7.5 (+100), Under 7.5 (-120)

These two teams have met eight times this year so far, going 4-4 in their divisional matches. The Phillies have scored a cumulative total of 38 runs compared to the 32 by the Marlins.

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