Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 5/2/26, 12:59 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 5/5/26 at 3:58 AM in MLB Picks

Winners of 7 in their last 10 meetings with the Miami Marlins, the Philadelphia stand as a compelling moneyline pick in Game 2 of this series.

Momentum: The Philadelphia Phillies have caught fire recently, winning their last four assignments to improve their record to 13-19. The Miami Marlins are 2-3 in their last five games, with the two wins coming at the expense of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Matchup: The Phillies have won their last three meetings with the Marlins and 7 of their last 10 meetings. Over their last five games, Philadelphia has pitched a 3.60 ERA and averaged 4.9 runs per game. The Marlins have also posted a strong 3.92 ERA and averaged 3.4 runs per game.

Starting Pitchers: Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (1-2, 5.25 ERA) vs. Marlins RHP Max Meyer (1-0, 3.30 ERA).

Painter has been on a slide, surrendering 12 runs over 13.2 innings across three starts. Meyer lowered his ERA to 2.88 over his last five starts after pitching five scoreless innings in a 3-6 loss to the Giants on April 26.