Pirates vs. Marlins Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 28

Updated Mar. 28, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET

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Bryan Reynolds and Xavier Edwards will be among the stars on display when the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Miami Marlins on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at loanDepot park. The Pirates are favored in this one, at -142, while the underdog Marlins have +120 odds to play spoiler. Pittsburgh is favored on the run line (-1.5). An 8-run total has been set for this contest.

MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates PIT

4

FINAL

3

Pirates ^1-1

PIT ^1-1

4

Marlins ^1-1

MIA ^1-1

3

Miami Marlins MIA

FINAL

PIT -140 UNDER 8

Here is 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: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:10 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 6, Pirates 3
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Pirates 67%, Marlins 33%

Pirates vs. Marlins Betting Insights

• The Pirates were favored on the moneyline 60 total times last season. They finished 34-26 in those games.
• In games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter last year, Pittsburgh finished with a record of 11-10 (52.4%).
• The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives the Pirates a 58.7% chance to win.
• The Marlins won 58, or 40%, of the 145 games they played as underdogs last season.

FINAL

PIT 4 · MIA 3

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Pittsburgh Pirates

PIT

-1.5

-140

O 8

Miami Marlins

MIA

+1.5

+119

U 8

Pirates Player Insights

• Last season, Reynolds had a .275 batting average with 24 home runs and 88 RBI.
• Oneil Cruz hit .259 with an OBP of .324 and a slugging percentage of .449.
• Andrew McCutchen finished last season with 20 home runs, 50 RBI and a batting average of .232.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit .269 with an OBP of .306, and a slugging percentage of .376.

Pirates Team Props

Marlins Player Insights

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

Marlins Team Props

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