The Miami Marlins (55-56) and Houston Astros (63-50) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from loanDepot park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.
Houston is a -115 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Miami is -105 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 8.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Astros vs Marlins predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, August 5, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Astros vs Marlins Prediction
- Astros vs Marlins pick: Under 8.5 Runs (-110)
My Marlins vs. Astros best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Astros vs Marlins Odds
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | -115 |
| Marlins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -185 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | -105 |
Astros vs Marlins Preview, Picks
The Silent Sharp Unders system targets regular-season MLB games where both teams are performing well, yet the total has quietly dropped from open to close, which is the situation entering tonight's matchup between the Astros and Marlins.
These are games featuring competent, winning teams with recent success, stable weather conditions, and closing totals in a common scoring range.
Despite both teams showing strength, the market subtly favors the under — likely due to matchup specifics, pitching, or pace factors.
By following this soft signal — when the public eye is more focused on win streaks instead of totals — this system finds value in betting against inflated scoring expectations.
Astros vs Marlins Best Bet
- Under 8.5 (-110)
