MLB Baseball

MIA vs ARI Prediction

September 14, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

FINAL: ARI 8 — MIA 7. Our Monte Carlo simulation projected ARI 4.3 - MIA 4.2 (ARI at 52.8% win probability). The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 8.5 total runs.

ARI
4.3
Projected Score
VS O/U 8.5
MIA
4.2
Projected Score
Win Probability
52.8%
47.2%
ARIMIA
-1.5
Run Line (ARI)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
MIA L5ARI
☑ Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 54.4% (3,916 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

MIA
246
ARI
246
FINALARI 8 — MIA 7
Projected
ARI 4.3 — MIA 4.2
Actual
ARI 8 — MIA 7

Pick Results

MIA MLmlLOSS-0.50u

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Sandy Alcantara R
MIA
SI26% · 97
CH21% · 91
FF18% · 97
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
SI26%97 mph9% whiff
CH21%91 mph26% whiff
FF18%97 mph17% whiff
Corbin Burnes R
ARI
FC51% · 94
CU18% · 80
SI9% · 96
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FC51%94 mph19% whiff
CU18%80 mph43% whiff
SI9%96 mph6% whiff

Weather Impact

Chase Field
103°F5 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.096 Total: 1.049
thin air

Bullpen Comparison

MIA
4.23ERA
3.94FIP
9.66K/9
4.34BB/9
1.31WHIP
ARI
3.19ERA
3.47FIP
8.07K/9
2.98BB/9
1.13WHIP

Betting Edges

F5_ML HOME
-8.5% EV
-130
TOTAL OVER 8.5
-6.5% EV
+101
ML HOME
-4.8% EV
-132
RUN_LINE HOME -1.5
-4.0% EV
+158
F5 UNDER 4.5
-2.8% EV
-122
ML AWAY
+2.0% EV
+122

First 5 Innings & NRFI

MIA F5
2.3 runs
41.4% win
ARI F5
2.3 runs
42.3% win
F5 Total
4.7
NRFI
54.5%
YRFI
45.5%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.97

HR Spotlight

Avg HRs
2.2
Over 0.5 HR
89%
Over 1.5 HR
65%
No HR
11%
Heriberto Hernández MIA28.2%
ISO: 0.129 | Barrel: 12.9% | vs Corbin Burnes | Park: 1.06x
Kyle Stowers MIA26.5%
ISO: 0.235 | Barrel: 10.9% | vs Corbin Burnes | Park: 1.06x Platoon: 1.12x
Griffin Conine MIA25.4%
ISO: 0.262 | Barrel: 12.6% | vs Corbin Burnes | Park: 1.06x Platoon: 1.12x

Pitcher Strikeout Projections

Sandy Alcantara
0.0 K projected
MIA | K/9: 0.0
Corbin Burnes
0.0 K projected
ARI | K/9: 0.0

Injury Report

MIA8 injured
Owen Caissie RF10-DAY-IL
Anthony Bender RP15-DAY-IL
Max Meyer SP15-DAY-IL
Andrew Nardi RP60-DAY-IL
William Kempner RP60-DAY-IL
Robby Snelling SP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
ARI6 injured
Ryne Nelson SP60-DAY-IL
Tyler Locklear 1B60-DAY-IL
Ryan Thompson RP60-DAY-IL
A.J. Puk RP60-DAY-IL
Andrew Saalfrank RP60-DAY-IL
Cristian Mena RP60-DAY-IL

AI Intelligence Analysis

NEUTRAL -1
Corbin Burnes' Bayesian ERA is listed as an impossible 0.0 in the simulation data, a clear data integrity failure that makes the ARI home pitcher profile untrustworthy, and combined with only a 2.0% ML edge, this game should be avoided until the data is corrected.

Key Factors

  • DATA INTEGRITY FAILURE: Burnes (ARI home SP) shows 0.0 Bayesian ERA -- statistically impossible, indicates missing/corrupted data population
  • Alcantara (MIA, 4.08 ERA) is a serviceable but unremarkable away starter; cannot properly compare against unverified Burnes profile
  • Extreme heat (102.7F) with retractable roof CLOSED nullifies most weather impact, creating a neutral baseline scoring environment
  • historical support YELLOW at a supportive track record for away dog 0-5% edge shows no meaningful historical edge in this profile regardless

Risk Factors

  • Cannot trust model output for this game given the Burnes ERA data error -- recommend full SKIP until corrected
  • Even setting aside the data issue, the 0.9% ML edge is negligible and within pure noise range
  • High heat (102.7F) even with closed roof could still affect player performance/fatigue in ways not captured by the model

Edge Analysis

Moneyline
ARI 52.8%
-4.0 pts
Run Line
-1.5
-4.0 pts
Total
8.5
+0.5 pts
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.

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