The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins meet Thursday in MLB action from LoanDepot Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Marlins vs LA Dodgers Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers will start Jack Flaherty here and Flaherty is 12-7 with a 3.04 ERA and 184 strikeouts this season. In his career, Flaherty is 2-2 with a 2.55 ERA and 25 strikeouts against Miami. Edward Cabrera will get the start for the Dodgers here and Cabrera is 4-7 with a 4.55 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this one looking to build on an 8-4 win in Wednesday’s matchup to even the series up at one win apiece. The win gives the Dodgers a chance to build on their series split with the Braves in their last set.
Dodgers Have One Hand On NL West Crown
Going into Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani has 169 hits including a team-high 48 home runs, 32 doubles, 7 triples, and 110 RBIs with a .287 batting average while Mookie Betts has 122 hits with 23 doubles, 5 triples, 17 homers, and 69 RBIs of his own. Teoscar Hernandez also has 29 home runs with 90 RBIs and a team-high 175 strikeouts. Betts also has 14 stolen bases while Ohtani has a team-high 48 stolen bases. Freddie Freeman also has 22 home runs and 88 RBIs with 32 doubles and Will Smith has added 24 doubles, 18 home runs, and 70 RBIs. Andy Pages has also chipped in 22 doubles on the year.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last 16 Thursday day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have lost seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Thursday home games against National League opponents.
Miami Marlins Recap
The Miami Marlins will try to rebound after falling short in Wednesday’s matchup. The loss was far from ideal for the Marlins who are trying to snap a series losing streak that includes series against the Nationals and Pirates in the last week and a half.
Marlins Trying To Play Spoiler Role
Entering Wednesday’s action, Jake Burger leads the Marlins with 26 home runs and 66 RBIs along with 119 hits while Jesus Sanchez has 17 home runs and 62 RBIs with 24 doubles. Xavier Edwards also has a team-high 28 stolen bases while Burger has the dubious distinction of leading the Marlins with 138 strikeouts this season.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Marlins have won each of their last four games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Marlins following a road win.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last seven-day games against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games at LoanDepot Park following a road win.
Miami Marlins vs LA Dodgers Prediction
I’m on the under in this one. Cabrera’s actually pitched really well as of late and while the Dodgers have one of the most potent lineups in baseball, I think he can have some success here. On the other side, Flaherty’s one of the more consistent and trustworthy arms the Dodgers have in their rotation, and all season long, Flaherty’s been easier to trust on the road. I think this one deviates from what we’ve seen in the first two games so far and comes in under the number.