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R. Weathers LHP · 2–3, 4.54 ERA
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G. Stone RHP · 2–1, 2.90 ERA
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Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 8, 2024 at 3:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Article updated May 8, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Miami Marlins will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of their three-game series. The Dodgers currently lead the NL West with a record of 100-62,

Game outlook

The Miami Marlins will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of their three-game series. The Dodgers currently lead the NL West with a record of 100-62, while the Marlins are in last place in the NL East with a record of 10-27. The Dodgers won the first game of the series with a 6-3 victory. The Marlins are set to start Ryan Weathers with a 4.54 ERA, while the Dodgers will send out Gavin Stone with a 4.06 ERA. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:10 EST at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are the betting favorite with odds opening at -278 and current line at Los Angeles -270.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins +226 | Dodgers -270

Spread: Marlins +1.5 (+107) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 73%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently struggling in the NL East, sitting at the bottom of the division. They are 16 games behind the Phillies and eight games behind the Mets. Despite recently losing three of their last four games, Nick Gordon has been a standout player, hitting his fifth home run of the season in a recent game against the Dodgers. Bryan De La Cruz leads the team in RBIs with 19 and has six home runs, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Josh Bell have also contributed with home runs this season. Ryan Weathers has a 2- record as a starting pitcher for the Marlins, with a 4.54 ERA and 31 strikeouts. Miami currently has a power ranking of 27, ranking 22nd in offense and 29th in defense, with a 10-27 record for the season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently hold the top spot in the NL West with a six-game lead over the Padres. With an impressive five-game winning streak, they are looking to further extend their lead in the division. The team recently swept the Braves and won their first matchup against the Marlins where Shohei Ohtani hit a pivotal home run in the first inning. Ohtani leads the major league with 11 home runs and holds the top batting average among qualified batters at .370. Mookie Betts leads the team in RBIs with 27, while Teoscar Hernandez has quietly been having a strong season with nine home runs and 26 RBIs. Gavin Stone, a 25-year old right-hander, will be making his seventh start of the season with a 2-1 record. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked #1 in offense, scoring an average of 5.49 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Miami, the Marlins emerged victorious.

Dodgers favored on runline in matchup against struggling Marlins

The runline is a favorable choice in this game, as Los Angeles is likely to be the favorite on the moneyline. Miami's inability to keep their losses close this season, combined with their fifth place standing in the NL East, makes them a risky bet. Los Angeles recently swept the Braves, demonstrating their strength within the division. Miami has consistently suffered significant losses, with nine of their last ten defeats being by two or more runs. The Dodgers possess a potent lineup with players like Ohtani, Betts, and Freeman, which could lead to an early lead against Miami's pitcher, Ryan Weathers, who has an ERA of 4.54. Considering the Dodgers won the first game of the series by three runs, it would be strategic to take them on the runline.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Marlins vs Dodgers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Marlins vs Dodgers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins+230 → +220Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers-278 → -260Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins+1.5 (+105) → +1.5 (+107)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers-1.5 (-124) → -1.5 (-127)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-08T10:16:09.069Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-07Miami Marlins 2 · Los Angeles Dodgers 8
  • 2024-05-06Miami Marlins 3 · Los Angeles Dodgers 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Miami Marlins 3-1

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Miami Marlins 3-1 on May 8, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Dodgers' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami Marlins +1.5 (+107) spread, Los Angeles Dodgers covered, while the 4 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DrfeelgoodMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -270Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -270Win
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Miami Marlins +226Loss
  • ThetotalerMoneyline · Miami Marlins +226Loss
  • JackCohenTotal · Under 9 (-110)Win
  • Teddy718Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers +226Win
  • BadmanMoneyline · Miami Marlins +226Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -270Win
  • AliencreationRunline · Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-125)Win
  • BtRunline · Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-128)Win
  • Sammy52Total · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • Hustle$Moneyline · Miami Marlins +232Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -274Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -274Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -274Win