With the league-wide adoption of interleague play beginning in 2023, fans of the Miami Marlins will have an extra treat to look forward to as they plan out their schedules for the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season.
This means Marlins games will not be concentrated on their divisional opponents like the 101-win teams like Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. The Marlins will have a series against all teams in the League, from National League mainstays like the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs to American League rivalries like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Let’s have a quick look:
Marlins Regular Season Schedule
For the first time, the Miami Marlins are set to face each of the other 29 Major League Baseball teams. This is an unprecedented move and will create a unique and awaited experience for fans as they can now witness star players from opposing leagues in their home ballpark every two years.
The Marlins will open their season on the road with a four-game series against the New York Mets, the favorites to be the NL East champs (+130). This will be from March 30 to April 2. After that, they will travel to Minnesota to visit the Twins for a three-game series.
The Marlins will finally have their home opener on April 6, when they host the Mets. Another dominant team will come to loanDepot park as the Marlins host the National League champion -Philadelphia Phillies
Marlins supporters will get to see Los Angeles Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani when they come to visit Late-May, adding a special opportunity this season. The hope is that with this move fan interest will erupt, creating an unforgettable summer of baseball in South Florida.
The Miami Marlins had a challenging season in 2022, ending the year with a record of 69-93. Now they are looking to make tremendous strides during this offseason as they have made several key additions, such as Luis Arraez, Jean Segura, and Johnny Cueto.
All of these acquisitions will help them compete further in the National League East division, a division that is revered to be one of the toughest.
Miami Marlins Odds
Currently, the Miami Marlins are at the lower half of the power rankings and listed as +8000 to win the World Series, per DraftKings Sportsbook. They are also listed as +3500 to win in the National League and +3000 (lowest) to be the NL east Champion. Their total wins (over/under) are set at 76.5 while they are +320 to enter the postseason. Fanduel has similar numbers.
With just a few months before the regular season commences, oddsmakers do not have high expectations for the Marlins. Despite this, the team has made several moves that suggest they plan to compete in 2023 and beyond.
If you are looking to make a bet on the Miami Marlins this season, it could be worthwhile to keep an eye out as their odds may shift throughout the regular season depending on how well they perform.