The Cleveland Guardians (40-22) and Miami Marlins (22-31) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from loanDepot park is slated for 7:35 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Guardians vs. Marlins odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Marlins won 2 of 3 in 2023
Cleveland lost the series opener 3-2 in Miami Friday. RHP Cade Smith gave up a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the 8th inning. The Guardians wasted a terrific outing from LHP Logan Allen (6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K). Cleveland’s only offense came on a 2-run home run from SS Brayan Rocchio in the top of the 3rd inning.
CF Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered for the Marlins in the 8th inning with an RBI single to break the tie. Marlins 1B'Josh Bell'and LF'Bryan De La Cruz'each homered in the 3rd inning to erase an early 2-run deficit. LHP Tanner Scott picked up his 5th win after getting the final 5 outs of the game.