The Los Angeles Dodgers (89-61) travel to face off against the Miami Marlins (55-95) on Tuesday, September 17th. This game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami and televised on SNLA. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Marlins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nationals. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Dodgers vs. Marlins Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Marlins (+163)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 Runs
- The Marlins have scored 10 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 home games.
- The Marlins have won 3 of their last 4 home games.
- The Marlins have outscored their opponents 25-12 in their last 4 home wins.
- The Marlins have a higher home win percentage (28-47) compared to their away win percentage (27-48).
- The Marlins have won 3 of their last 4 games against teams with a winning record.
Dodgers vs Marlins
The Dodgers Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into their last game vs. the Braves, the Dodgers closed out the series with a 9-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -136 on the money line. It was a six-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Braves could only score two runs the entire game. Los Angeles’s offense was carried by Freddie Freeman, who went 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.
Evan Phillips got the start for the Dodgers, going four innings, and didn’t give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out nine Braves batters. Los Angeles’s bullpen was also excellent, as they didn’t give up a run either. The Dodgers closed things out with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who picked up the save and issued just two hits in his three innings of work.
Los Angeles has an overall series record of 28-18-4, and their run line record is 75-75. The Dodgers have covered the run line in two straight games and have an over/under record of 82-65 for the season. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game, and the over/under line for today’s game is set at 9.5 runs.
The Dodgers are 89-61 overall and have won two straight games. In the NL West, they lead the Padres by 3.5 games. Los Angeles’ series record is 5-5 in their last 10 games, and their division record is 24-19. At home, the Dodgers are 48-27, and on the road, they are 41-34.
Bobby Miller Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Right-hander Bobby Miller gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Marlins on the road. Miller has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 8.17. Looking at his overall numbers, Miller has a WHIP of 1.69 and opponents are batting .274 this season. In his 12 starts, Miller has turned in just two quality starts and is coming off a rough outing where he gave up six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. He was tagged for two homers in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a huge power threat for the Dodgers this season, as his 47 homers are 2nd in the league and lead the team. He has also driven in 108 runs, which is 3rd in the league. Ohtani is batting .288 for the season. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 29 homers and has gone deep five times in his last nine games. Hernandez is batting .267 for the season.
Tommy Edman has been swinging a hot bat for the Dodgers, going 13/34 with five homers over his last nine games. During this stretch, he has scored seven runs and driven in 10. As a team, the Dodgers are 2nd in the league in OPS and are 3rd in home runs.
The Marlins Took The Last Game Of This Series
Miami is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 4-3 loss to the Nationals, Jonah Bride went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs, and Adam Oller started on the mound, going five innings and giving up just three runs on six hits. The Marlins also got a good performance from their bullpen, as three relievers combined to pitch three scoreless innings.
Despite all of that, the Marlins still took the loss. Miami was the +149 underdog going into this road game. The Marlins scored a run in the 3rd inning to take the lead but gave it all right back in the bottom of the 4th. Washington added another run in the 7th to put things out of reach, and the Marlins scored just one run in the top of the 9th to make things look closer than they were.
As underdogs, the Marlins have a 51-81 record this season, compared to 4-14 as favorites. They are 70-80 on the run line, with a 38-37 record on the road and 32-43 at home. Miami’s over/under record this season is 79-66, and their current under streak is at three games.
Miami is 5th in the NL East, with a 55-95 overall record, and they have lost three straight games. In the NL East, they have a 17-32 record, and their series record is 11-28-9, with two straight series losses.
Darren McCaughan Gets The Start For The Marlins
Miami is giving the ball to right-hander Darren McCaughan today vs. the Dodgers. He has made three starts and eight appearances this season and has a record of 0-0 with a 7.06 ERA. McCaughan’s WHIP for the season is 1.81, and opponents are batting .318 off him this year. The last time he took the mound, McCaughan finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. He only gave up one homer in that outing. McCaughan has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .240 and have the worst on-base percentage in the league. Jake Burger and Jesús Sánchez are the Marlins’ top home run hitters this season, with 25 and 17 home runs, respectively.
Currently, Josh Bell is on a seven-game hitting streak, and Bryan De La Cruz has a five-game streak going. Over his last seven games, Connor Norby has gone just 4/27 and has struck out 10 times. During this stretch, he has two home runs.
Dodgers vs Marlins Prediction
Our pick for this Dodgers vs. Marlins matchup is to take the Marlins on the money line, where they are currently sitting at +163. We have the Marlins winning this one by a score of 6-5, giving us some wiggle room if you want to take the Marlins on the run line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Darren McCaughan finishing with five strikeouts, which would have him finishing with the fifth-fewest among all starters. As for Bobby Miller, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which would have him finishing with the 20th most.
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Last updated:September 17, 2024 Dodgers, Marlins