Pirates vs. Marlins Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 29

Bailey Falter will try to shut down Otto Lopez and company when the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Miami Marlins on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET, at loanDepot park. Bookmakers list the Pirates as -125 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Marlins +105 moneyline odds. Pittsburgh is favored on the run line (-1.5). The total for the contest is listed at 8.5 runs.

Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Pirates-Marlins game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Pirates vs. Marlins Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. ET
• Where: loanDepot park in Miami, Florida
• How to Watch on TV: FDSFL and SportsNet PT

Pirates vs. Marlins Prediction

• Score Prediction: Marlins 5, Pirates 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Pirates 56%, Marlins 44%

Pirates vs. Marlins Betting Insights

• The Pirates were the moneyline favorite 60 total times last season. They went 34-26 in those games.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter last year, Pittsburgh finished with a record of 21-18 (53.8%).
• The Pirates have an implied moneyline win probability of 55.6% in this game.
• The Marlins won 58, or 40%, of the 145 games they played as underdogs last season.

Pirates Player Insights

• Bryan Reynolds hit 24 home runs last season, drove in 88 runs and posted a .275 batting average.
• Oneil Cruz hit .259 with an OBP of .324 and a slugging percentage of .449.
• Andrew McCutchen finished with a .232 average, 20 home runs and 50 RBI last season.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa collected 125 hits, posted an OBP of .306 and a .376 SLG.

Pirates Team Props

Marlins Player Insights

• Lopez hit .270 a season ago with 23 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 25 walks.
• Xavier Edwards had 12 doubles, five triples, a home run and 33 walks while hitting .328.
• Jonah Bride hit .276 a season ago with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and 30 walks.
• Nick Fortes had 16 doubles, four home runs and 11 walks while hitting .227.

Marlins Team Props

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Check out the top highlights between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Miami Marlins on Opening Weekend.

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