MLB Picks · July 3, 2026

Miami Marlins vs Athletics

Strong Lean🐶 Dog of the Day
Marlins ML
+114
72
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Miami Marlins · Away
Tyler Phillips (RHP)
Athletics · Home
Jack Perkins (RHP)
AI Analysis

Tyler Phillips is a legitimate quality arm (3.02 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) compared to Jack Perkins who is struggling badly (6.00 ERA, 51 IP). Miami's lineup has been hot recently (5.4 R/G in L10, .823 OPS in L5) with multiple scorching hitters — Edwards (.347 L14), Hicks (.339 L14), Caissie (.378 L14), Sanoja (.405 L14). The Athletics have been 3-7 in L10 with poor offensive output in L5 (4.4 R/G, .637 OPS) and multiple cold hitters. At +114, Miami offers positive underdog value with a genuine pitching and form edge.

Concerns
  • Athletics ERA is poor (4.97) but Perkins's 6.00 is the real concern
  • ATH has Nick Kurtz (.938 OPS) and Shea Langeliers (.827 OPS) as power threats
  • Phillips's WHIP (1.31) is higher than ERA suggests — some contact allowed
  • MIA is on a slight 2-game losing streak
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