Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/16/26, 9:47 AM  by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks

Offering +122 to cover -1.5 runs, the Philadelphia Phillies target another comfortable win in Game 2 after blasting the Miami Marlins 7-0 in the series opener at Citizens Bank Park.

Current Form:

The Phillies blanked the Marlins 7-0 to open their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia benefited from a stellar start from Zach Wholler, who allowed two hits through six innings. Averaging 1.3 homers per game this season, Philadelphia got a home run each from Gabriel Rincones and JT Realmuto. Philadelphia improved to 3-2 in their last five games and 20-17 at home.

Meanwhile, the Marlins suffered their second loss in three games following Monday’s result. Despite allowing seven runs, the Marlins are still sporting a solid 3.14 ERA over their last five games. Miami dropped to 13-21 on the road and 36-37 overall, fourth in the NL East standings.

The Matchup:

Phillies will march into Game 2 as the favorites (-178 moneyline) once again. Philadelphia has won six of its last seven meetings with Miami, winning by two or more runs three times.

Philadelphia will start Jesus Luzardo, who has guided his team to a win in his last four starts and posted a 3.10 ERA over his last five mound appearances.

Miami counters with Tyler Philips. Phillips has delivered two shutouts in his last three starts and helped Miami claim 4 wins in his last five starts.