Dodgers and Marlins Draw First Blood in Series as Kershaw and Luzardo Take the Mound

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Miami on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET to kick off a three-game series, having lost three of their last four against the Atlanta Braves, while the Marlins come in hot after sweeping the Washington Nationals. Clayton Kershaw (ERA: 2.48) will be starting for the Dodgers, with Jesus Luzardo (ERA: 3.8) on the mound for Miami. Los Angeles are favorited to win the series at -142, with betting lines remaining steady.

Game Info

When: Tuesday, 9/5/2023 @ 6:40pm EST

Where: loanDepot park Stadium Dodgers vs Marlins Betting Odds Moneyline: Dodgers -142 | Marlins +130

Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+120) | Marlins +1.5 (-135)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 59%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a 14.5-game lead in the NL West with an 82-53-1 record. Their power ranking is 2, meaning they have ranked 2 in offense and 17 in defense. The Dodgers have a team ERA of 4.14 and are slashing .256/.341/.459 at home, and .259/.344/.466 on the road. Against Miami, they have slashed .221/.267/.411 in 3 games and are led by left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who has a 69-66 record with a 2.48 ERA. He is 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA in his last 5 starts and 6-3 with a 3.13 ERA on the road this season. Averagely, they are scoring 5.62 total points per game and allowing an average of 4.41 against them. The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently 84-52, leading the NL West with 14.5 game lead Their power ranking is 2, with rankings of 2 in offense and 17 in defense The Dodgers' team ERA is 4.14 and they are slashing .256/.341/.459 at home and .259/.344/.466 on the road They are 2-3 against Luis Luzardo and led by Clayton Kershaw who is 12-4 with a 2.48 ERA On average, they are scoring 5.62 points and allowing 4.41 points