In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Marlins Prediction for this MLB matchup on Friday, September 11th in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Miami Marlins Preview
The Miami Marlins have a 72-75 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL East. They have a 43-32 home record and are coming off a 14-15 home loss against the Mets. They will face the Dbacks and the Padres next.
The Miami Marlins have a .249 batting average this season, .327 OBP and .401 Slugging percentage. Miami’s pitching staff has a 4.10 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Otto Lopez is the team’s best hitter with a .303 batting average, leading the team in RBI with 66, while Heriberto Hernandez adds a team-high 24 home runs.
Ryan Gusto (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins, and he has a 1-4 record, 4.23 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.
Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 89-57 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the NL West. They have a 42-29 away record and are coming off a 14-1 home win against the Reds. They will face the Reds and the Giants next.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a .257 batting average this season, .337 OBP and .422 Slugging percentage. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has a 3.67 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Freddie Freeman is the team’s best hitter with a .297 batting average. Shohei Ohtani leads the team in RBI with 80 and adds a team-high 30 home runs.
Blake Snell (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers, and he has a 3-1 record, 1.97 ERA and 1.09 WHIP.
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Miami Marlins Betting Trends: September 11, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Gusto Record this season: 1-4 ERA: 4.23
- Home Record: 1-2
- Last 5 against Dodgers: 1-0
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Marlins’ last four games.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have covered the run line each of their last seven games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games at LoanDepot Park following a win.
- The Dodgers have lost the first inning in each of their last four road games against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have led after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Blake Snell Record this season: 3-1 ERA: 1.97
- Road Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Marlins: 1-2
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven games.
- The Marlins have lost each of their last seven night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against NL opponents.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the last four games between the Dodgers and Marlins.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games.
- The Dodgers have won the first inning in five of their last six night games against the Marlins.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Dodgers and Marlins at LoanDepot Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 13 of the Marlins’ last 14 games as underdogs against NL opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of Blake Snell’s last eight road appearances as a starter.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Stowers has hit a home run in each of the Marlins’ last two games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- Ryan Gusto has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against NL opponents.
- Javier Sanoja has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last 10 games.
- Otto Lopez ranks 2nd in the league in Hits (173) this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances against the Marlins.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 10 games.
- Blake Snell has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Freddie Freeman ranks 8th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.297) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank T2nd in the league for triples this season (32).
- The Marlins rank 2nd in the league for steals this season (149).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.220).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (1056).
Dodgers vs Marlins Prediction
The Dodgers are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Marlins and are 3-1 in their last 4 visits in Miami.
In this Dodgers vs Marlins Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as -210 road favorites. The Dodgers are red-hot with seven consecutive wins and have Blake Snell on the mound, who has been untouchable since his return from the injury, with just three earned runs across five starts. Gusto has also been in great form, but the Dodgers have both a better offense and a better bullpen, while the Marlins are weaker against lefties. Take the Dodgers to win this one comfortably and cover the runline.