The Cleveland Guardians (61-56) and Miami Marlins (57-61) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on CLEG.
Cleveland is a -142 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Miami is +120 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9 total runs.
Continue below for my Marlins vs Guardians predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, August 12, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Marlins vs Guardians Prediction
- Marlins vs Guardians pick: Guardians Moneyline (-142)
My Guardians vs. Marlins best bet is on Cleveland moneyline, 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.
Marlins vs Guardians Odds
| Marlins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 9 -105o / -115u | +120 |
| Guardians Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 9 -105o / -115u | -142 |
Marlins vs Guardians Preview, Picks
When the Marlins open a series against a team coming off a game in the Eastern or Central time zone, the market often underrates the visiting team due to the perception of minimal travel impact, which appears to be the situation entering tonight's matchup against the Guardians.
In reality, these teams enter Game One with their routines intact and without the challenges of cross-country adjustments, allowing them to perform at expected or elevated levels.
Because the Marlins are not typically priced as a top-tier opponent, this creates value in fading them in the series opener.
This system capitalizes on that edge by betting against the Marlins in Game One during the regular or postseason when their opponent's previous game was played in the Eastern or Central time zone, turning overlooked market assumptions into a profitable opportunity.
Marlins vs Guardians Best Bet
- Guardians ML (-142)
