What are your Marlins vs. Giants series predictions?

[Ely Sussman]

SuperSubs, comment below with your Prediction Time picks:

1. How many games will the Marlins win in this series? (three-game series)
2. Who will be the Series MVP? (determined by win probability added)

Once again in 2026, I will be monitoring Miami Marlins predictions from our valued SuperSubs, Fish On First staffers and livestream guests. Individual article pages like this one will be created prior to every Marlins series and featured prominently on the FOF site. Consistent participation is key if you want to win this annual contest. Submissions only take a few seconds.

 

Scoring system

A "perfect" series is worth three points:

• Earn one point for predicting which team will win the upcoming series
• Earn one point for predicting the precise number of victories for each team
• Earn one point for predicting the “Series MVP” who accumulated the highest win probability added (WPA) during the series as calculated by FanGraphs (could pick a player from either team)

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Series preview notes

Probable starting pitchers:

• RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (SF) on Friday
• RHP Eury Pérez (MIA) on LHP Robby Ray (SF) Saturday
• RHP Max Meyer (MIA) vs. RHP Landon Roupp (SF) on Sunday

The Marlins rank ninth in MLB with a 103 wRC+ and 13th in MLB with a 3.87 FIP. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a 2-7 record on the road this season.

The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Griffin Conine (10-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL) and Christopher Morel (10-day IL). Out for the past month due to an oblique strain, Esteury Ruiz is being reinstated for this series.

The Giants ranks 25th in MLB with an 84 wRC+ and 17th in MLB with a 4.03 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 5-7 record at home this season.

The following Giants players are on the injured list: Harrison Bader (10-day IL), Hayden Birdsong (60-day IL), José Buttó (60-day IL), Sean Foley (60-day IL), Sam Hentges (15-day IL), Jared Oliva (10-day IL), Joel Peguero (15-day IL), Randy Rodríguez (60-day IL), Reiver Sanmartin (60-day IL), Daniel Susac (10-day IL) and Rowan Wick (60-day IL).

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[Richard]

I think the Marlins take the series 2-1 with a breakout series from Bert

MVP: Sandy (i would say me, cause i will be at all 3 games, but I can't vote myself😂)

[Casey Marika]

2-1 Fish Otto MVP

[2qbn]

I think with Stowers back, Marsee with a new bat, and finally winning a series again, I'm feeling the vibes and going with the fish win 2-1. MVP: Stowers

[Sean Millerick]

Marlins Win 1, Arraez MVP. 

On the road, cold and wet is the forecast, they face a lefty. 

[JustMyFandom]

Marlins take 2 out of 3 and of course lose the lefty game. Mvp will be X

[Saul Goodman]

Marlins win all 3 and we get a Sandy mvp (maddoux incoming).