Marlins vs Giants Picks and Prediction – 9/1/2024

The Miami Marlins will be returning to Oracle Park on Saturday, where they will take on the San Francisco Giants. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Marlins come into this series with a 49-85 record which places them fifth in the NL East. The Marlins come into this weekend fresh off a 12-8 victory over the Rockies. 

Edward Cabrera will be Miami’s starting pitcher in this game, he’s posted a 5.60 ERA to go along with a 2-6 record thus far. Miami is scoring 3.8 runs per game, while giving up 5.2 runs a game (28th in MLB).

The Giants currently sit fourth in the NL West, entering this series with a record of 67-68. The Giants have now dropped two consecutive games, most recently suffering a 6-0 loss from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.

With Blake Snell getting the start on Friday night, the Giants are yet to announce Saturday’s starter. San Francisco is putting up 8.2 hits and 4.3 runs per game while batting .242. The Giants’ bullpen has been shaky this year, they’re allowing 8.4 hits and 4.4 runs per game.

Despite the Marlins coming off a win, they have still been extremely underwhelming this year, while San Francisco has seemed to float around .500 all year long. Expect the Giants to get it done on Saturday and covering the -1.5 spread while doing so. Final score prediction, Giants win 5-3.