Miami Marlins vs
Los Angeles DodgersPredictions & Preview

Dodgers Favored to Dominate Marlins in Series Finale as Gonsolin Takes the Mound

The Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers will wrap up their three-game series on Wednesday evening. The Marlins, with a record of 12-16, will have Cal Quantrill as their starting pitcher, while the Dodgers, standing at 19-10, will send Tony Gonsolin to the mound. The Dodgers won the series opener on Monday in extra innings. Los Angeles is favored to win again, opening at -279. The focus will be on whether the Marlins can keep the score close. Stay tuned for the Marlins vs. Dodgers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +247 | Dodgers -279
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (+116) | Dodgers -1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 74%.

Miami vs Los Angeles Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently in a rebuilding phase and have exceeded expectations at the plate this season. They have had some success, winning two out of three games against the Reds but dropping two out of three against the Mariners. Kyle Stowers has been a key player, with 15 RBIs and an .787 OPS, while Xavier Edwards has struggled recently with just one RBI in his last eight games. The team is averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking them fifth in the league, but their pitching has been a weakness, with a 5.34 ERA placing them 28th. In their upcoming game against the Dodgers, Cal Quantrill will be on the mound, although his stats have not been impressive this season. The Marlins currently have a power ranking of 28 and have a 12-16 record this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to have Tony Gonsolin make his season debut on Wednesday afternoon after missing last season due to an elbow injury. Gonsolin has had mixed success in the past, with a 4.98 ERA in the 2023 season but a strong career ERA of 3.19. The Dodgers, who have been inconsistent recently, are coming off a series win against the Pirates and a tough extra innings victory against the Marlins. Shohei Ohtani has been performing well with a .950 OPS, while Will Smith and Mookie Betts also have solid offensive numbers. The Dodgers are averaging 4.84 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff, with a 3.82 ERA. Despite their success, the team has a power ranking of 18 and are facing a tough matchup against the Marlins, who have won their last three matchups against the Dodgers.

Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin Looks to Dominate Marlins in Pitching Showdown

The upcoming pitching matchup between the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to heavily favor the Dodgers, particularly due to the struggles of Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill. Quantrill has allowed 11 runs in his last two starts, resulting in a career 8.05 ERA in 34.2 innings against the Dodgers. On the other hand, Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin boasts impressive statistics throughout his career, including a 3.19 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. Gonsolin, who is making his season debut in this game, has a strong track record of success at Dodger Stadium, with a 3.06 ERA and a 20-6 record. The Dodgers have shown their ability to win games decisively recently, with six of their last nine wins coming by two or more runs.

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