Astros vs. Marlins: Game 1 Prediction, Odds, and Picks - July 9, MLB 2024

The Houston Astros will face the Miami Marlins for a three-game series starting on Tuesday (July 9) at Minute Maid Park.

The 'Stros are coming from a 2-1 series defeat against the Minnesota Twins. Joe Espada's side has won six of their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Marlins are coming from a 2-1 series win against the Chicago White Sox. They are currently on a two-game winning streak. However, they have just won five of their last 12 games.

Astros vs. Marlins Baseball Betting Odds

Houston Astros	-225	-1.5 (-110)	U 8.5 (-115)
Miami Marlins	+180	+1.5 (-110)	O 8.5 (-105)

Where to watch the Astros vs. Marlins?

Game 1 of this series will start at 8:10 PM ET. at Minute Maid Park on July 9. Fans can view it on BSFL, Fox Sports and FuboTV.

Astros vs. Marlins Prediction

Ronel Blanco will start for the Astros. He has started 16 games, going 8-3 while posting a 2.53 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP and 88 strikeouts.

For the Marlins, Trevor Rogers will start on Tuesday. He has started 17 games, going 1-9 with a 4.91 ERA, a 1.60 WHIP and 70 strikeouts.

The Astros are favorites to win Game 1 of this new series. Yordan Alvarez has been in decent form, hitting 19 HRs and 50 RBIs this year. Alex Bregman is also having a good run batting .251 with 18 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 30 walks.

The Marlins have not had the kind of season they would have hoped for, and surely they are the underdogs in this series. Josh Bell is hitting .229 with 16 doubles, a triple and eight home runs. Jesus Sanchez is also a Marlins bat to keep an eye on. This season, he has a .239 batting average, with 11 doubles, a triple and nine home runs.

Prediction: Astros -1.5 (-110)