Marlins vs. Royals Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – June 5, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 4, 2023

The Miami Marlins (32-28) aim to prolong their three-game win streak when they meet the Kansas City Royals (18-41) on Monday at 6:40 PM ET, at LoanDepot park.

The Marlins are a home favorite (-162) against the Royals (+138). The over/under for this game is set at 7.5.

The betting facts in what follows are based off odds valid as of June 5, 2023 at 5:12 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Marlins vs Royals Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Marlins -162 +138 7.5

Marlins Betting Insights

  • The Marlins have been favorites in 27 games this season and won 15 (55.6%) of those contests.
  • Miami has a record of 5-1 when favored by -162 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.8% chance of a victory for the Marlins.
  • Miami and its opponents have hit the over in 27 of its 60 games with a total this season.
  • The Marlins are 26-34-0 ATS in their 60 games with a spread this season.

Marlins Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 5.2
HR 9
ERA 3.70
K/9 10.1

Royals Betting Insights

  • The Royals have been underdogs in 47 games this season and have come away with the win 15 times (31.9%) in those contests.
  • Kansas City has a win-loss record of 7-23 when favored by +138 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 42% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Kansas City has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 25 of 59 chances this season.
  • In 59 games with a line this season, the Royals have a mark of 23-36-0 against the spread.

Royals Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 4-6
Runs Per Game 3.9
HR 11
ERA 3.84
K/9 9.9

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Marlins Probable Pitcher – Braxton Garrett

  • Garrett and his team are 5-4-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in 5 1/3 innings against the San Diego Padres.
  • Garrett will look to finish five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
  • Garrett’s team has a record of 2-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • Garrett’s team has a 6-3 record in his starts this season.
  • Games started by Garrett have a 3-6-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Marlins Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Andrew Nardi 26 25.2 29 2.81 3 1
Tanner Scott 23 28 39 3.21 9 2
Dylan Floro 23 25 25 4.32 5 6
Huascar Brazoban 22 30 33 3.60 8 0
Steven Okert 17 18.1 29 1.96 4 0

Royals Probable Pitcher – Carlos Hernandez

  • Hernandez gets the start for the Royals, his sixth of the season. He is 0-3 with a 4.76 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 28 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last appeared in relief on Saturday, when he threw a third of an inning against the Colorado Rockies, allowing four earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • Hernandez, who averages 1.2 per outing, has not yet pitched five or more innings in a start this season (in five starts).
  • The Royals have a 1-3 record in Hernandez’s four starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
  • Hernandez’s team has a 2-3 record in his starts this season.
  • Hernandez’s starts hit the over on the run total one time in five games with a set total this season.

Royals Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Jose Cuas 24 25.2 33 4.56 2 0
Taylor Clarke 23 28 32 2.89 8 0
Aroldis Chapman 21 21.1 35 2.95 7 2
Scott Barlow 20 23 33 3.52 0 7
Carlos Hernandez 19 28.1 38 4.76 3 0

Marlins Hitting Trends

  • The Marlins have a 7-17 record this season in games when they hit two or more home runs.
  • Miami has gone 10-1 in its 11 games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
  • The team has racked up at least eight hits in 55 games this season, and is 29-26 in those contests.
  • Miami is 20-10 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
  • The Marlins have gone 5-11 in the 16 games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Royals Hitting Trends

  • They are 5-10 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
  • In 17 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 7-10.
  • In 35 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 14-21.
  • Kansas City has won 11 of its 20 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • In 10 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 1-9

Marlins vs. Royals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Marlins (-162)
Over/Under Pick: Over (7.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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