Marlins vs Angels Picks and Prediction – 5/24/2025

On Friday, the Miami Marlins (19-29) face off against the Los Angeles Angels (22-25) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a five-game winning streak prior to their last two games against Sacramento. In their 7-5 victory over Sacramento, Yoan Moncada made a significant impact for the Angels by going 2-for-5 at the plate, hitting a home run, crossing the plate once himself, and driving in three runs. So far this season, Taylor Ward has established himself as Los Angeles’ top power hitter, leading the team with 13 home runs. Close behind him is Logan O’Hoppe, who has tallied 11 homers so far, making him the team’s second-best in that category. Ward also leads the roster in RBIs, having knocked in 28 runs this season. In terms of batting average, Nolan Schanuel stands out for the Angels with a solid .277 average at the plate. Riding a five-game winning streak, the Angels’ offense has been firing on all cylinders, averaging an impressive 6.8 runs per game during this stretch. Currently, Los Angeles is 5.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for first place in the AL West standings. The Angels are aiming to keep their bats hot and capitalize on Miami’s struggles on defense. Throughout the season, Los Angeles has averaged 4.1 runs per game overall.

Miami enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In their recent 2-1 defeat against the Cubs, Marlins pitcher Max Meyer delivered a solid performance, tossing six innings while giving up five hits and just one earned run. Meyer also issued only one walk and struck out four batters during his outing. On the offensive side, Kyle Stowers has been Miami’s top power hitter this season, leading the team with 10 home runs. Matt Mervis follows as their second-best home run hitter, having hit seven long balls so far. Stowers is not only the team’s home run leader but also tops the Marlins in RBIs, driving in 30 runs to date. He’s been Miami’s most consistent hitter as well, currently sporting a .309 batting average, the best on the roster. Defensively, the Marlins have struggled in their last five games, surrendering an average of 5.6 runs per contest—a factor contributing to their current position at the bottom of the NL East standings. With a trip to Anaheim up next, Miami aims to gain some momentum and put an end to the Angels’ recent hot streak. Overall, the Marlins are averaging 4.2 runs per game on the season.

The Angels began their season with an unexpectedly strong performance, but soon after, their results dipped and they returned to a more average level of play. Recently, however, they've regained their earlier form and are riding a five-game winning streak. Energized by this momentum, the Angels are eager to keep their success going as they host the Miami Marlins in Anaheim. On the mound for the Marlins will be Sandy Alcantara, who has struggled so far this season, posting a 2-6 record and a high 7.99 ERA. Meanwhile, the Angels will turn to Yusei Kikuchi as their starting pitcher. Although Kikuchi is still searching for his first win of the season with a 0-4 record, his 3.50 ERA suggests he has pitched better than his record indicates. Both teams will be aiming to turn things around, but the Angels in particular are hoping to extend their hot streak at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Angels win 5-4.