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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.89 ERA) will be on the bump for the Phillies, while the Marlins will counter with Cade Gibson (2-0, 5.61 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner in this Marlins vs. Phillies prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Zack Wheeler's pitching projections.
Marlins vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 68.4% chance of beating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 50.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 51.1% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Phillies odds [8/18/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Marlins +1.5 (-104) / Phillies -1.5 (+100)
- Moneyline: Marlins +220, Phillies -223
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Phillies -1.5 @ +100 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Marlins @ +220 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 8.5 @ +113 via Polymarket
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Phillies and Marlins at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 68.4% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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