MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins (August 18, 2026)
The Miami Marlins (64-62) face the Philadelphia Phillies (68-58) at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cade Gibson is the probable pitcher for the Marlins, while Zack Wheeler is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -259, while the Marlins are at +209. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Marlins (-108) have a 64-62 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (-112) hold a record of 51-75.
- The Marlins have a 62-62-2 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 62 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 56-62-8 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Marlins are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (T18th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging 4.5 (16th).
- In the field, the Marlins are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (11th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (15th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Marlins are at .251 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .240 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 154 (9th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Marlins have managed 129 (23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Marlins have recorded 533 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 545 RBIs to rank 13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.16 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Marlins have an ERA of 3.93 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Marlins have recorded 1047 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 1240.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .251 against the Phillies this season (22nd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Marlins' opponents are at .231 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 24-23-79 | 12-10-41 | 12-13-38 | 12-7-41 | 12-16-38 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
| Phillies | 34-28-64 | 22-13-28 | 11-15-36 | 28-20-46 | 6-8-18 | 1-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 49-46-31 | 29-17-17 | 20-29-14 | 27-14-19 | 22-32-12 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Phillies | 56-45-25 | 32-20-11 | 23-25-14 | 46-32-16 | 10-13-9 | 1-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 72-54 in Marlins games this season. The Phillies have a 61-65 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Phillies recorded a shock 6-5 victory over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park yesterday. Brian Navarreto was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. That result snapped the Marlins' four-game winning streak against the Phillies.
