Los Angeles Dodgers vs
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Dodgers Look to Strike Back Against Marlins After Tough Loss: Game Preview for Wednesday Showdown

The Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers will face off in the second game of their series on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Marlins, currently the worst team in the National League with a 56-95 record, secured a win over the Dodgers on Tuesday but have lost six of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are close to having the best record in the National League at 89-62, despite losing five of their last eight games. The game is set to start at 6:40 P.M. EST, with Landon Knack (ERA: 3.7) starting for the Dodgers and Ryan Weathers (ERA: 3.55) starting for the Marlins. The Dodgers are the favorites to win, with a betting line of -175 that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -175 | Marlins +160
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Marlins +1.5 (-108)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 64%.

Los Angeles vs Miami Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in first place in the National League West division with a record of 89-62. They are three games ahead of the Padres for the top spot in their division and are two games back of the Phillies for the National League lead. Despite losing five of their last eight games, the Dodgers are still performing well offensively, ranking sixth in hitting with a .254 batting average and scoring the second most runs in the league. However, their defense ranks 13th, allowing an average of 4.24 runs per game. The Dodgers are starting Landon Knack, who has a 2-4 record and a 3.70 ERA this season. Los Angeles is hitting .256 on the road and .255 in September. In their last game against the Marlins, they lost 11-9 with Max Muncy leading the team with five RBI and Bobby Miller allowing four runs in two innings pitched.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are currently in last place in the National League East division with a record of 56-95. They have been eliminated from playoff contention for several weeks and have the worst record in the National League. However, they are coming off a recent 11-9 win over the Dodgers, with Jake Burger standing out with four RBI and a home run. Ryan Weathers will start for the Marlins on Wednesday night, with a record of 3-5 and an ERA of 3.55 this season. The Marlins have a team batting average of .241 and rank towards the bottom in several offensive categories. Despite their struggles, they have a power ranking of 21 and recently won one out of three matchups against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers Favored to Bounce Back Against Marlins After Tough Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers incurred a significant loss against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday evening, however, it can be deemed an anomaly. It is anticipated that the team will dominate against the lowest-ranking National League team during the upcoming match on Wednesday night. The Marlins will be commencing the game with Ryan Weathers, who has not participated in a match since June. Given the Dodgers' robust offense, ranked second in the league for most runs scored, it is expected that they will capitalize on Weathers' rustiness and secure a victory. Despite recent struggles, Landon Knack will take the mound for the Dodgers. Notably, the Marlins have a batting average of .246 during home games, resulting in a favorable situation for the Dodgers' offense to win decisively in a high-scoring game. Therefore, it is recommended to favor the Dodgers to cover in this match.

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