Astros vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Feb 28

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Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) breaks his bat during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Miami. Chisholm grounded out on the at-bat.
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The Houston Astros (+120) visit Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to take on the Miami Marlins (-145) on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 1:10pm EST in Jupiter, FL.

This season, the Astros are 1-2 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 1-2 ATS.

Astros vs. Marlins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Moneyline
Astros+120
Marlins -145

Astros vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Kyle Tucker has hit the RBIs Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Cesar Salazar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 4 games (+4.55 Units / 96% ROI)
  • Cesar Salazar has hit the Runs Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the RBIs Over in his last 2 away games (+3.40 Units / 170% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 39% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Marlins players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Peyton Burdick has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.40 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jacob Amaya has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.50 Units / 125% ROI)
  • Jonathan Davis has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Jacob Amaya has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 56 of their last 84 away games (+23.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 84 away games (+16.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 40 of their last 60 away games (+16.18 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+15.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 51 away games (+13.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Over in 36 of their last 64 games at home (+8.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 32 of their last 59 games at home (+8.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.64 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 67 games at home (+4.19 Units / 5% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this Spring Training, the Astros are 1-2 against the Run Line (-1.2 Units / -33.8% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -47.5% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting on the total runs Over for +1 Units / 33.33% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.4 Units / -38.89% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this Spring Training, the Marlins are 1-2 against the Run Line (-1.85 Units / -41.57% ROI).

  • 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -70.83% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.15 Units / -34.33% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting on the total runs Under for +1 Units / 30.77% ROI

Misael Tamarez is making his MLB debut today.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Edward Cabrera walked 66 of 434 batters (15%) in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 77% (63/82) against Edward Cabrera’s changeup in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 51% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 80% (32/40) against Edward Cabrera on low breaking pitches in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 49% — 100th Percentile.

Edward Cabrera had a strike rate of just 60% (284/476) when he’s behind in the count in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 69% — first Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Astros are 15-11 (.577) after a loss as underdogs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Astros are 90-23 (.796) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .697.

The Astros are 79-47 (.627) after a loss since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

The Astros are 163-11 (.937) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .907.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Marlins are just 21-73 (.223) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Marlins are 93-13 (.877) when scoring 5 or more runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .792.

The Marlins are 25-121 (.171) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .129.

The Marlins were 7-64 (.099) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .052.

Astros hitters put just 33% of balls in play to the right side of the field in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Astros have a winning percentage of 63% on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

The Astros are 21-5 (.808) against the run line (28.4% ROI) after a loss as underdogs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .553.

Astros hitters slugged .460 on the road in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Marlins hitters pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins grounded into 158 double plays in the 2023 season — most in MLB.

The Marlins batted .281 against LHP in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Astros pitchers had an ERA of 3.62 (710.1 IP) on the road in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.44.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 35% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The Astros won just 24% of home games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Astros won 47% of road games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Marlins pitchers had a strikeout rate of 24% in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers in the 2023 season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers had a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Marlins have won just 20% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Marlins vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Calvin Faucher (Miami Marlins): Biceps, Out
  • Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): Finger, Day-To-Day
  • Jazz Chisholm (Miami Marlins): Toe, Out
  • Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): Elbow, Out
  • Huascar Brazoban (Miami Marlins): Personal, Day-To-Day
  • Braxton Garrett (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, Out
  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, Out
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, Out
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Back, Out
  • Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, Out
  • J.P. France (Houston Astros): Shoulder, Out

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