Philadelphia will try to win two in a row for the first time since April 4 after scoring 20 runs in four games against San Francisco. The Phillies beat the Giants 6-4 on Thursday, featuring a five-run first inning highlighted by Kyle Schwarber's two-run single. Miami has lost six of nine and three straight after getting swept in a three-game series with Arizona. The Marlins were outscored 22-10, and they are allowing 5.17 runs per game this season. Sandy Alcantara has given up eight runs in 15 1/3 innings in 2025. Miami hitters are 11-for-39 with only two extra-base hits against Zack Wheeler. Miami is 1-6 in Alcantara's past seven starts as a road underdog of +151 to +200. The Marlins have lost 14 of their past 20 April games dating to last season. Take the Phillies.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on April 18, 2025 at 11:40AM ET.
Miami at Philadelphia
April 18, 2025
2 units on Philadelphia -207 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 2.97)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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