Miami Marlins vs
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Dodgers Favored Over Marlins in Game 1 with Six Pitchers Missing

The Miami Marlins are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 1 of a three-game series at Chavez Ravine on Monday. Miami, currently 6 ½ games behind first in the NL East, will be without six pitchers and several key position players. Los Angeles, coming off a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, trails first place in the NL West by half a game. Edward Cabrera will start for the Marlins, while Dustin May will take the mound for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are favored to win with a -310 opening line. For a more detailed prediction of this matchup, be sure to check out our free MLB picks for the Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +261 | Dodgers -310
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (+125) | Dodgers -1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 76%.

Miami vs Los Angeles Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have been performing well offensively, ranking 5th in batting average and 12th in on-base percentage. Matt Mervis leads the team with seven home runs, while Kyle Stowers has the most RBI with 15. However, their pitching staff has been struggling, ranking near the bottom in several categories including batting average against and ERA. Max Meyer has been a bright spot on the mound, leading the team in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. Despite their offensive success, the Marlins are ranked 29th in defense and have a power ranking of 25 with a record of 12-14 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently rank 5th in slugging percentage, 10th in runs scored, 18th in on-base percentage, and 20th in batting average in the league. Tommy Edman leads the team in home runs with 8, while Teoscar Hernandez leads in RBI with 24. Shohei Ontani has seen a decrease in his numbers compared to last season. The team has 13 pitchers injured. They rank 12th in batting average against, 15th in ERA, 17th in WHIP, and 20th in Quality Starts. Yoshinobu Yamamoto leads the team in wins, ERA for starters, and strikeouts. Dustin May will pitch next. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 15, with a 10th rank in offense and 14th in defense. They are currently 17-10 overall, with Miami winning 2 out of the last 3 matchups.

Dodgers poised for victory against struggling Miami team as they maintain strong home performance

The Los Angeles team has displayed strength in their recent performances, securing victories in 14 of their last 17 games at Dodger Stadium. Despite not meeting their previous year's standards, the Dodgers are set to face the struggling Miami team, which has been struggling to maintain a winning record at 12-14 with two losses in their recent three games. Miami's starting pitcher, Edward Cabrera, has struggled in his last two outings, giving up nine hits and eight runs in 9 innings. Conversely, Dodgers' starter Dustin May boasts a 3.68 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP. Although May faced some challenges in his previous game, allowing seven runs in five innings, his overall performance has been solid, giving up just five runs in 17 innings across three starts prior.

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