MLB Picks · August 7, 2026
Los Angeles Angels vs Miami Marlins
Strong Lean
Marlins ML
-147
70
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Los Angeles Angels · Away
George Klassen (RHP)
Miami Marlins · Home
Tyler Phillips (RHP)
AI Analysis
George Klassen has a catastrophic ERA of 11.57 and WHIP of 3.64 in 4.2 IP — essentially an unproven/emergency starter. Miami's Tyler Phillips (3.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) is a legitimate option with a full season's worth of work. The Angels are 44-71, posting just 2.7 R/G over the L10, and have multiple cold hitters. Miami's offense is solid vs RHP (.253/.734) and Phillips provides a real edge. The -147 is reasonable value given the pitching mismatch.
Concerns
- •Klassen's sample is only 4.2 IP — could be an emergency call-up or debut
- •Angels have Mike Trout (🔥) who can single-handedly change games
- •Marlins are on a 3-game losing streak
- •Phillips' WHIP of 1.35 is not sharp
- •Miami offense cold recently (3.8 R/G L10)
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