Phillies vs Marlins Picks and Prediction – 6/17/2025

The Tuesday MLB schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins from loanDepot Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Phillies (43-29) are riding a five-game winning streak and trail NL East Division leading New York by two games. Last night, Philadelphia SS Trea Turner went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs during a 5-2 road victory against Miami. 

Twenty-seven year old southpaw Jesus Luzardo (6-2 4.23 ERA) will make his 15th start of the year for the Phillies. Last time out, Luzardo (6 IP) allowed one run and struck out ten batters during a 7-2 home victory versus Chicago. 

The Miami Marlins are seven games below .500 at home and are trapped in the NL East Division basement. During Monday’s home loss, Miami batters went 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base. SP Sandy Alcantara (3-8) gave up two runs in five innings and took the loss for the Marlins, who fell to 28-42 overall.

The Marlins will counter with thirty year old right-hander Cal Quantrill (3-7 5.61 ERA) on Tuesday. In his last start, Quantrill (5 IP) gave up six hits and four runs (3 ER) during a 5-2 road loss against Pittsburgh. 

Philadelphia 1B Bryce Harper is currently on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation and has not resumed swinging a bat. Through 72 games, Philadelphia ranks 8th in OPS and 8th in runs scored. For the season, Miami ranks 19th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-4.