Let's dive into the match-up, Cincinnati Reds at Miami Marlins. Reds, despite their favorite status on paper, are toeing serious waters with their current record of 11-12, just a hairsbreadth away from Marlins' 10-12. Now, the last time these two faced off, Marlins came out on top with a score of 6-3. An old boxing adage goes, "styles make fights," and man, does it hold true for baseball too.

Cincinnati is sending Nick Martínez to the mound. His stats this season aren't exactly the stuff of Hall of Fame dreams - 6.43 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 over four performances. On the other end of the diamond, the Marlins have given the rock to Edward Cabrera. He's taken his own lumps too with a 6.85 ERA, and 1.52 WHIP over two games. Last season, his numbers were a bit better - a 5.074 ERA and a 1.404 WHIP over 20 performances. Nothing earth-shattering, mind you, but generally, a touch more consistent.

But here's where things get interesting. The Reds have some players who can make a difference, like Austin Wynns. The bloke is swinging for the fences with a .455 batting average, 9 RBIs, 2 home runs, and almost as much speed as a sloth with 0 stolen bases. Gavin Lux and Elly De La Cruz have also put in some good work, bringing speed and a good swing to the table. Marlins, on the other hand, repose their hopes on the likes of Javier Sanoja, Dane Myers, and Matt Mervis, each working hard to keep the team's sail afloat.

Now, loanDepot Park isn't exactly the field of dreams for batters. Doesn't favor the guys hurling either. Now, can the Reds take advantage of these circumstances? Maybe. Perhaps. Could be. Let's strap in and watch, shall we? Based on all these mind-numbing, sure-to-give-you-a-headache stats, here comes the prediction.

Albert's Prediction: Cincinnati Reds by 2