Scheduled for a 7:40 PM start on September 26, 2024, the Miami Marlins will challenge the Minnesota Twins at Target Field under a clear sky. The Marlins will send Valente Bellozo with his 3.703 ERA to the hill, while the Twins will counter with David Festa, who has a 5.073 ERA.

In the standings within the NL East Division, the Marlins are currently 15th with a 58-100 record, indicating a winning percentage of .370. Their divisional record stands at 18-34, and they are ranked 5th in their division. The Marlins have won only 3 of their last 10 games and are currently on a losing streak (L1). At home, their record is 30-51 and it is slightly less bleak on the road at 28-49. The Marlins have won 27 day games against 31 night game wins, scoring 603 runs while conceding 828.

Conversely, the Twins hold the 7th position in the AL Central Division with an 82-76 record, translating to a .520 winning percentage. They’ve managed a division record of 29-23, placing 4th. The Twins, on a modest win streak (W1), have put together a 43-34 home record and 39-42 away record. They have a slight edge in night games with 43 wins compared to 39 in day games, with 730 runs scored and 705 allowed.

Diving into the odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 and the Over/Under is pegged at 8.5. For moneyline bettors, the Twins are favored at -251, while the underdog Marlins are priced at +209. These odds suggest a lean towards the Twins, but with a see-saw battle likely given the Marlins’ attempts to shake off recent setbacks.