As the Miami Marlins (34-45) prepare to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (41-39) in Phoenix, both teams enter the matchup with positive momentum. The Marlins are on a four-game winning streak and have won five of their last six games, while the Diamondbacks have gone 5-2 in their last seven outings, despite a recent loss to the White Sox. Starting pitchers for this game will be Eury Pérez for Miami and Merrill Kelly for Arizona, the latter boasting a solid 3.39 ERA and a recent outing of 6 innings with only 2 earned runs.

Betting lines currently favor the Diamondbacks at -174, suggesting a strong confidence in their ability to capitalize on their home advantage, especially since they have won their last six games against the Marlins. Key betting insights indicate the Diamondbacks were 5-2 in home games last season with Kelly on the mound, while the Marlins have struggled to cover the run line with a recent trend of failing to do so against teams with a rest advantage. With a total set at 8.0 runs, predictions lean towards the Diamondbacks, offering intriguing options for fantasy sports players and bettors alike.