Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/17/25, 8:43 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 2/11/26 at 8:39 AM in MLB Picks

The D-backs also took the second game of the series against the Marlins in Miami and are on track to complete the sweep when they play Game 3 at noon on Thursday.

Game 2 was a home run festival for the Diamondbacks, cementing themselves as one of the hottest offenses of April. Josh Naylor hit one in the second inning, and later in the game, Pavin Smith, Tawa, and Gurriel all hit home runs, some off Marlins starter Meyer and others off his replacement, Phillips.

However, even though the D-backs will be -160 favorites to win it on Thursday, the Marlins may have the best chance of scoring runs in the series when the D-backs' starting pitcher is Eduardo Rodríguez, the 32-year-old Venezuelan who, while not entirely disastrous, has a 0-2 record in 2025.

After striking out 12 Nationals on April 5, he posted a quality 6.1 innings and 2 ER in the next outing against the Brewers but ended up earning his second L.