Los Angeles Dodgers vs
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Dodgers Look to Continue Dominance Against Marlins in Series Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the Miami Marlins in the final game of their series in South Florida. The Dodgers, currently leading the National League West, won the first game of the series with key home runs from Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani. Miami, on the other hand, has struggled recently and is 6 ½ games behind first in the NL East. Both teams will be missing several key players due to injuries. Landon Knack will be starting for the Dodgers, while Valente Bellozo will be on the mound for the Marlins. Los Angeles is the betting favorite in this matchup. For more in-depth analysis, be sure to check out our MLB picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -225 | Marlins +200
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-145) | Marlins +1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 69%.

Los Angeles vs Miami Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently excelling in several major hitting categories, including slugging percentage, runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage. Teoscar Hernandez and Shohei Ohtani lead the team in home runs, while Tommy Edman (IL) follows closely behind. Hernandez is also the RBI leader. On the mound, Los Angeles ranks 8th in batting average against and 15th in ERA and WHIP. Yoshinobu Yamamoto leads in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. The Dodgers are ranked 6th in power rankings, 3rd in offense, and have a record of 24-12. They have not yet announced a starting pitcher for their upcoming game against the Miami Marlins.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins currently rank 11th in batting average, 15th in runs scored, and 18th in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Matt Mervis leads the team with seven home runs, while Kyle Towers follows with six. Stowers leads in RBI with 25, and Hicks is second with 15. The team has hit 58 doubles, three triples, and 31 home runs for a total of 92 extra-base hits in 34 games. On the pitching side, the Marlins rank last in ERA and WHIP. Max Meyer leads the team in ERA for starters with 3.92 and 47 strikeouts. Valente Bellozo will start in the upcoming game with a record of 0-2, 4.97 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and 7 strikeouts. The Marlins have a power ranking of 27 and are 14th in offense, 30th in defense, and have an overall record of 14-21. The team recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers Dominating While Miami Marlins Struggle

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been performing exceptionally well recently, winning eight of their last nine games and securing a six-game winning streak against the Miami Marlins. In contrast, the Marlins have struggled, losing eight of their last nine games and four of their last five home games. Los Angeles currently ranks in the top seven in four major hitting categories, while Miami ranks 29th or lower in four major pitching categories. The Dodgers hold a strong record in the run line at 19-16, placing them sixth in the league, while the Marlins are ranked 23rd with a record of 17-17. Miami's starting pitcher, Valente Bellozo, is coming off a disappointing performance where he gave up five runs and four hits in just 4.2 innings, leading to a 6-1 loss against the Athletics last Friday.

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