Astros vs. Marlins Prediction for MLB Wednesday [8/16/2023]

The Miami Marlins will square off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at loanDepot park on Wednesday, beginning at 6:40PM ET.

Jesús Luzardo (8-7, 3.90 ERA) will start for the Marlins, while the Astros have opted for Justin Verlander (7-6, 3.19 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Astros vs. Marlins, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Marlins

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Astros-Marlins MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Marlins a 53% chance of beating the Astros.

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Astros vs. Marlins Odds [8/16]

• Run Line: Marlins +1.5 (-175), Astros -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Marlins -105, Astros -110
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-115/-105)

The Marlins are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Astros, with -175 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Marlins and Astros are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Marlins at -105, which means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Marlins

• Run Line: Marlins +1.5 @ -175 via PointsBet (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Marlins @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Astros vs. Marlins Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Marlins are more likely to beat the Astros at loanDepot park on Wednesday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Marlins having a 53% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Astros-Marlins game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Astros vs. Marlins on Wednesday August 16, 2023.

Astros vs. Marlins 2023

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Astros at loanDepot park is scheduled to commence at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins
• Date: Wednesday August 16, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: loanDepot park

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