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MIA vs MIL Prediction

July 18, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

MIA vs MIL prediction for July 18, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects MIL 4.8 - MIA 5.4. MIA is favored with a 50.7% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.0. Model projects 10.2 total runs.

MIL
4.8
Projected Score
VS O/U 8.0
MIA
5.4
Projected Score
Win Probability
49.3%
50.7%
MILMIA
-1.5
Run Line (MIL)
8.0
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 50.2% (2,910 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

MIA
357
MIL
357
FINALMIL 8 — MIA 6
Projected
MIL 4.8 — MIA 5.4
Actual
MIL 8 — MIA 6

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Max Meyer R
MIA
ST30% · 89
SL26% · 90
FF24% · 95
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ST30%89 mph34% whiff
SL26%90 mph37% whiff
FF24%95 mph10% whiff
Shane Drohan L
MIL
FF30% · 95
SL21% · 86
SI20% · 95
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FF30%95 mph26% whiff
SL21%86 mph35% whiff
SI20%95 mph10% whiff

Weather Impact

American Family Field
82°F13 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.107 Total: 1.058
thin air, 12mph out

Bullpen Comparison

MIA
3.85ERA
3.56FIP
9.97K/9
4.48BB/9
1.21WHIP
MIL
3.66ERA
3.52FIP
9.38K/9
3.94BB/9
1.32WHIP

Betting Edges

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First 5 Innings & NRFI

MIA F5
3.1 runs
47.2% win
MIL F5
2.7 runs
39.6% win
F5 Total
5.8
NRFI
47.7%
YRFI
52.3%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.20

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Injury Report

MIA8 injured
Ronny Henriquez RP60-DAY-IL
Anthony Bender RP15-DAY-IL
William Kempner RP15-DAY-IL
Owen Caissie RF10-DAY-IL
John King RP15-DAY-IL
Josh Ekness RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
MIL8 injured
Brice Turang 2BDAY-TO-DAY
Brandon Lockridge LF60-DAY-IL
David Hamilton 3B10-DAY-IL
Brandon Woodruff SP60-DAY-IL
Sal Frelick RF10-DAY-IL
DL Hall RP15-DAY-IL
+2 more

AI Intelligence Analysis

LEAN +1
F5 OVER 4.5 shows strong 16% edge (57.4% prob). Full-game OVER 8.0 has 14.5% edge (60.6% prob) — both in favorable zones. Shane Drohan (3.34 ERA) vs Max Meyer (N/A but elite K-rate 10.1%) creates early hitting opportunity for MIL before Meyer settles.

Key Factors

  • F5 OVER 4.5: 16% edge (57.4% prob) in 10-15% edge sweet spot. Max Meyer's elite K-rate (10.1%) may suppress early contact, but 5-inning sample is small enough for variance.
  • Shane Drohan (MIL): 3.34 ERA, decent command (B+), 22.9% K-rate. Serviceable arm, not elite. Max Meyer: N/A ERA but 10.1% K-rate suggests control and command.
  • MIL lineup: Jake Bauers power threat (30% HR prob), elite speed base runners. Drohan's modest K-rate creates contact play for MIL.
  • American Family Field 1.0 factor, 81.5°F + 13.0 mph wind OUT (+12.1) = MASSIVE tailwind factor! This is key. Wind OUT boosts fly balls significantly.
  • 12.1 mph tailwind OUT elevates HR distance and fly-ball plays. MIL hitters (Bauers, Happ strong) benefit. Run environment inflated by weather.

Risk Factors

  • Meyer's 10.1% K-rate is elite — may suppress runs early. If he dominates first 5, F5 UNDER 4.5 hits hard.
  • historically mixed a supportive track record still applies even on favorable edge percentages. Uncertainty remains.
  • Full-game edge (14.5%, 60.6% prob) is weaker than F5 (16%, 57.4% prob). Late innings likely compress.
TOTALS VALUEF5 ADVANTAGEBULLPEN FATIGUE

Edge Analysis

Moneyline
MIA 50.7%
-9.3 pts
Run Line
-1.5
-9.3 pts
Total
8.0
+14.5 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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