The Los Angeles Dodgers (90-62) travel to face off against the Miami Marlins (56-96) on Thursday, September 19th. This game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami and televised on BSFL. 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 Dodgers. First pitch is set for 3:40 CT.
Dodgers vs. Marlins Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Marlins (+176)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Marlins have scored 10 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- The Marlins have won 4 of their last 6 home games.
- The Marlins have a recent head-to-head win against the Dodgers, scoring 11 runs on September 17th.
- The Marlins have outscored their opponents 36-28 in their last 5 home games.
- The Marlins have a higher home win percentage (37.7%) compared to their overall win percentage (36.8%).
Dodgers vs Marlins
It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Dodgers took down the Marlins by a score of 8-4. The Dodgers offense only had three more hits than the Marlins and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -200 on the money line.
Miami actually got on the board first in this game, scoring two runs in the 4th inning. However, the Dodgers responded with five runs in the 5th and added two more in the 8th. As for the Marlins, they could only muster two more runs in the 9th and fell short of a comeback.
Landon Knack only went five innings for the Dodgers but didn’t give up a run and finished with seven strikeouts. He picked up the win in the game, while Ryan Weathers had a rough outing for the Marlins, taking the loss.
Los Angeles has a 90-62 overall record and they are 42-35 on the road. Against the run line, the Dodgers are 76-76, with a 38-39 record on the road and 38-37 at home. Their average run margin in wins is +3.7 runs per game.
For the season, Dodgers games have averaged 9.3 runs, and their over/under record is 84-65. Their current over streak is at 5 games, and 69.7% of their games have had higher totals than today’s line of 8 runs.
Jack Flaherty Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Right-hander Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Marlins on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 12-7 with an ERA of 3.04. Flaherty’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.05. In his 26 appearances, he has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 10.97 strikeouts per nine innings. Flaherty’s last outing came on September 14th, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
One of the most impressive things about the Dodgers lineup is that they are not only one of the top-scoring teams in the league, but they have done it with a balanced attack, as they are one of the league’s best home run hitting teams and also have the 5th best team batting average in the league. So far, they are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 48 homers are the 2nd most in the league, and he comes into the game with a batting average of .287. Ohtani also has 110 RBIs, which is the best mark in the league. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he has 29 homers this season.
As underdogs, the Marlins have been a solid run line bet this season, going 69-65. However, overall, their run line record is 71-81, with a negative run differential of -1.3 runs per game. Miami’s games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and the over has hit in 81 of their 147 games.
Miami is 5th in the NL East with a 56-96 record, 35 games behind the Phillies. They have lost two straight series and have an overall series record of 11-28-9. The Marlins are 29-48 at home and 27-48 on the road heading into today’s game.
Edward Cabrera Gets The Start For The Marlins
Miami is sending Edward Cabrera to the mound today vs. the Dodgers, and he comes into the game with a record of 4-7 and an ERA of 4.55. So far this year, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .211 off the right-hander. In his 18 appearances, Cabrera has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 10.01 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Cabrera took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been even worse in terms of home runs, as their 137 total is also 28th in the league. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league. Miami’s team on-base percentage is just .297, which is also near the bottom of the league.
Jake Burger and Jesús Sánchez are the Marlins’ top home run hitters this season, but both players have batting averages of just .242 and .250, respectively. Otto Lopez has been hot of late, going 9/26 in his last seven games, including two home runs.
Dodgers vs Marlins Prediction
Our pick for today’s Dodgers vs. Marlins game is to take the Marlins on the money line, where they are offering a payout of +176. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Marlins, making the over/under line of 8 runs a close call.
Looking at today’s starting pitchers, we have Jack Flaherty finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the second-highest among all starters. As for Edward Cabrera, we have him ending the game with six strikeouts.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.
Last updated:September 19, 2024 Dodgers, Marlins