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Miami Marlins to Face Los Angeles Angels in Three-Game Series: Key Players Missing, Angels Favored

The Miami Marlins will face off against the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series starting on Friday. Miami is currently in 5th place in the NL East with a record of 19-29, while the Angels sit in 4th place in the AL West with a record of 23-25. Both teams are coming off of wins on Wednesday, with Miami losing two out of three to the Chicago Cubs and the Angels winning their sixth straight game against the Athletics. Miami will be missing several key players, including pitchers and position players, while the Angels will be without some pitchers and key players such as Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Sandy Alcantara will start for the Marlins with an ERA of 7.99, while Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Angels with an ERA of 3.5. Los Angeles is the favorite to win with a current line of -155. Be sure to read the detailed prediction for this matchup before placing your bets.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +136 | Angels -155
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-155) | Angels -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 61%.

Miami vs Los Angeles Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins currently rank 12th in batting average, 19th in slugging percentage, and 20th in both runs scored and on-base percentage. Kyle Stowers leads the team with 10 home runs and 30 RBI, while Matt Mervis has hit seven home runs and Liam Hicks has 21 RBI. Miami has hit 78 doubles, eight triples, and 45 home runs in 48 games. The team is struggling defensively, ranking 25th in batting average against, 27th in WHIP, 29th in ERA, and 30th in Quality Starts. Max Meyer leads the team in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. Miami has a power ranking of 26 and is ranked 19th in offense, 29th in defense, and has a 19-29 record for the season. Sandy Alcantara will start on Friday with a record of 2-6 and a 7.99 ERA.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels have had mixed results in terms of offensive statistics so far this season. Despite ranking 9th in slugging percentage and 16th in runs scored, they have dropped to 27th in batting average and 28th in on-base percentage. Taylor Ward and Logan O'Hoppe are leading the team in home runs and RBI, with Mike Trout sidelined due to injury. On the mound, they are ranked 25th in ERA and 29th in WHIP, with Brock Burke leading in wins and Tyler Anderson in ERA for starters. Yusei Kikuchi will be starting the next game for Los Angeles. The team currently has a power ranking of 23 and is ranked 17th for offense and 25th for defense. In their last 3 matchups, the team went 0-3 against Miami.

Los Angeles Shines While Miami Struggles on the Road

Miami has faced challenges in recent road games, losing four out of their last six. In contrast, Los Angeles has demonstrated strong performance, winning the last six games including a recent victory over the Athletics. Despite the absence of their top player, Mike Trout, the team has seen impressive performances from Taylor Ward and Logan O’Hoppe, both hitting 13 home runs each. Miami’s starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has struggled in the past four games, allowing 20 runs and 25 hits in 18.1 innings, resulting in losses for the team. On the other hand, Los Angeles starter Yusei Kikuchi has shown consistency with four solid starts, giving up only 20 hits and six runs in 22.1 innings. It is worth noting that Miami currently ranks 29th in ERA at 5.46.

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