Introduction

When the New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins step onto the diamond, sparks tend to fly. This American League and National League showdown has all the hallmarks of a classic MLB contest. With a battle-hardened Yankees side traveling to face the Marlins, who are determined to defend their home turf, anticipation is running high. This MLB prediction will roll out some intriguing information about the teams, their form, and essential bet considerations.

Game Time

Dust off that baseball glove, because the matchup is set for Saturday, August 02, with the opening pitch scheduled for 04:10 PM ET at loanDepot Park, a ballpark known for keeping run totals on the modest side.

Moneyline Odds

New York Yankees: -120
Miami Marlins: +100
Over/Under Line: 8.0

Latest Team Records

New York Yankees: 60-49 (Win %: 0.55)
Miami Marlins: 52-55 (Win %: 0.486)

Injury Report

Yankees’ power hitters, Oswaldo Cabrera and Gerrit Cole, are battling injuries and listed as 60-Day IL. On the other side, the Marlins have no major injuries reported coming into this game.

Key Player Stats

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge: 0.342 AVG, 37 HR, 85 RBI
• Cody Bellinger: 0.283 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI
• Jazz Chisholm Jr.: 0.245 AVG, 18 HR, 49 RBI

Miami Marlins

• Kyle Stowers: 0.298 AVG, 23 HR, 63 RBI
• Otto Lopez: 0.251 AVG, 11 HR, 55 RBI
• Agustin Ramirez: 0.238 AVG, 15 HR, 46 RBI

Team Analysis

New York Yankees

Despite being on the road, the New York Yankees are stepping into this contest with a healthy dose of confidence thanks to a 3-2 record in their last five games. They’ve been hot with the bat, racking up an average of 6.6 runs per game. Their road performance has been inconsistent this season, as evidenced by their 26-28 away record, but the recent form of their key players, particularly Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, offers a silver lining for the Yankees.

The injuries to Oswaldo Cabrera and Gerrit Cole should not be overlooked, but the Yankees have shown they can rise to the occasion and pull off impressive victories. A balanced performance on both sides of the ball will be critical for them to secure a win against the Marlins, who will be eager to capitalize on their home-field advantage.

• Batting Average: 0.252
• Total Runs Scored: 564
• Home Runs: 174
• OPS: 0.783
• ERA: 3.97
• WHIP: 1.24

Away Record: 26-28 • Home Record: 34-22
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (6.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (5.5 RPG)

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Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins, despite holding a less impressive overall record than the Yankees, are not a team to be taken lightly. Their recent form is almost identical to the Yankees, with a 3-2 record in the last five outings and an average of 4.6 runs per game. Their home record might not be dazzling (25-29), but they’ve proven to be a tough opponent at loanDepot Park.

Key standouts like Kyle Stowers and Otto Lopez have been instrumental in the Marlins’ performance and will need to step up their game against a challenging Yankees side. As they are relatively healthy, the Marlins have no significant injury concerns to worry about and hence promise to bring their A-game to this battle.

• Batting Average: 0.252
• Total Runs Scored: 453
• Home Runs: 99
• OPS: 0.707
• ERA: 4.36
• WHIP: 1.3

Away Record: 28-26 • Home Record: 25-29
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 7-3 (4.3 RPG)

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Head-to-Head History

Miami Marlins lead 1–0 (Most recent game)

• August 01, 2025: NYY 12 @ MIA 13

Over/Under Trends

New York Yankees’ last 10 games have averaged 12.1 total runs per game, with 8 of those going over the posted total of 8.0.

Miami Marlins’ last 10 games have seen an average of 7.7 combined runs, with 2 games clearing the same line of 8.0.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

The Yankees’ superior form and their recent prowess with the bat give them an edge in this game. Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are bound to keep the Marlins’ pitchers on their toes as they’ve been in sublime form. Although the Marlins have home field advantage and show signs of resilience, the Yankees have momentum on their side.

The smart bet is backing the New York Yankees.

Over/Under Prediction

Both teams have been scoring runs at a decent clip recently, with the Yankees averaging 6.6 runs per game and the Marlins 4.6. Their combined runs per game recently add up to 11.2 — well above the posted total of 8.0. Consequently, this matchup leans toward a high-scoring affair.

Looking at recent scoring trends, our pick is Over 8.0.

Bookmakers

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